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nyam off

What does nyam off mean?

To eat all of something, to devour it completely.

"Di pickney nyam off di whole cake."

Origin

Jamaican Patois: 'nyam' (eat) + 'off'.

Frequently asked questions

What does nyam off mean?
It means to eat all of something, to devour or finish it completely.
Where does nyam come from?
'Nyam' means to eat and has West African roots; adding 'off' means to eat it all up.
How do you use nyam off?
'Him nyam off everything' means 'he ate up everything', leaving nothing behind.
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