General
pelt
What does pelt mean?
To throw an object, often forcefully. 'Pelt a stone' = throw a stone.
"Somebody pelt a mango and lick down the streetlight."
Origin
Caribbean English use of 'pelt'.
Frequently asked questions
What does pelt mean in Caribbean English?
It means to throw or hurl something, often with force, as in 'pelt a stone' meaning to throw a stone.
How is pelt used differently in the Caribbean?
In standard English 'pelt' usually means to bombard repeatedly, but in the Caribbean it simply means to throw a single object at something.
How do you use pelt in a sentence?
You might say 'don't pelt them mango' meaning don't throw those mangoes.
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