General
pot starver
What does pot starver mean?
A thin stray dog with ribs showing; used affectionately or dismissively.
"He bring home a little pot starver from the beach."
Origin
Bajan; a dog that 'starves' by the pot.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pot starver?
It's a skinny, half-starved stray dog with its ribs showing, a common sight around Caribbean villages.
Where does the term pot starver come from?
It's Bajan, describing a dog so hungry it seems to 'starve' waiting by the cooking pot for scraps.
Is pot starver an insult?
It can be dismissive, but it's often used affectionately for a scrawny mongrel dog.
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