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Definitions of "sekkle yuhself"



1. sekkle yuhself


English Translation

Settle yourself / Humble yourself


Definition

A command to a defiant or confrontational person to calm down, mostly used to de-escalate a situation.


Example Sentences

Patois: Sekkle yuhself, yuh nuh si a fight im a luk?
English: Humble yourself, don't you see it's a fight he's looking for?




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