duppy
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A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the…A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
/ˈdʌpi/
Meaning
2 senses(Caribbean, Jamaica)A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
(Jamaica)A drawn game of noughts and crosses (in Jamaica tii-taa-tuo).
Origin
Jamaica, circa 18th century. From Bube dupe (“ghost”) (compare Akan adɔpe).Jamaica, circa 18th century. From Bube dupe (“ghost”) (compare Akan adɔpe).
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