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   Dup·py

   /ˈdəpē/

   

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   • 1. a malevolent spirit or ghost. West Indian

   Word Origin late 18th century: probably of West African origin.

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   What does Duppy mean?

   • Define duppy. duppy synonyms, duppy pronunciation, duppy translation, English dictionary definition of duppy. n , pl -pies Caribbean a spirit or ghost Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994,...

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   What does Duppy mean in the Caribbean?

   • Duppy, a word of African origin, is commonly used in various Caribbean islands, including The Bahamas, Barbados, and Jamaica. It means ghost or spirit and is sometimes spelled duffy. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppy, and it is a significant part of the region’s cultural heritage.

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   Is Duppy singular or plural?

   • It is both singular and plural. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppy. Duppy are generally regarded as malevolent spirits who bring misfortune and woe on those they set upon. They are said to mostly come out and haunt people at night, and people from around the islands claim to have seen them.

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   What is a duppy in African mythology?

   • Duppy is a term that originated in Central Africa and is part of Bantu folklore. The word “duppy” is derived from the Kikongo word “mpundu” which means “spirit of the dead”. In African mythology, a duppy is either the manifestation of the soul of a dead person or a malevolent supernatural being.

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Definition of 'duppy' Word Frequency. duppy in British English. (ˈdʌpɪ ) noun Word forms: plural -pies. Caribbean. a spirit or ghost. Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers. Word origin. C18: probably of African origin. Examples of 'duppy' in a sentence. duppy.

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   Define duppy. duppy synonyms, duppy pronunciation, duppy translation, English dictionary definition of duppy. n , pl -pies Caribbean a spirit or ghost Collins English Dictionary – Complete and Unabridged, 12th Edition 2014 © HarperCollins Publishers 1991, 1994,...

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   Apr 11, 2006 · originating from jamaican folklore, it is slang for a ghost or spirit, but nowadays is used as slang to hit someone or beat someone up, or take them for a complete derkhead. duppy is degenerately used by black people who are looking for a fight or little white kids who want to or think that they are the black gangsters....eg.

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   Duppy, a word of African origin, is commonly used in various Caribbean islands, including The Bahamas, Barbados, and Jamaica. It means ghost or spirit and is sometimes spelled duffy. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppy , and it is a significant part of the region’s cultural heritage.

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   Feb 17, 2024 · Duppy. Last updated February 17, 2024 • 2 min read From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Duppy is a word of African origin commonly used in various Caribbean Islands, including The Bahamas, Barbados and Jamaica, meaning ghost or spirit. [1] The word is sometimes spelled duffy.

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   Duppy Definition. (Caribbean) A ghost or spirit.

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   For those unfamiliar with Jamaican slang, a duppy is a ghost and the main character finds himself a duppy as he dies on the first page. A " duppy " in Jamaican folklore is a spirit creature, usually with bad intent. Blown ridin more hard from thrash to down tempo with anti- duppy weapons of sonic death. Blown ridin more hard from thrash to down ...