noun
duppy
Duppy (noun) means a ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
noun
1
A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
"Then on the left me see a duppy and try to run."
— Marlon James, A Brief History of Seven Killings (2014)
2
(Jamaican) A game of noughts and crosses that ends with no winner.
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Etymology
Duppy arose in Jamaica around the 18th century, from Bube dupe, meaning ‘ghost’ (compare Akan adɔpe).
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What is the meaning of duppy?
"duppy" (noun) means a ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night.
What are the different meanings of duppy?
"duppy" has 2 main meanings: 1. A ghost or spirit, often appearing in the form of a dog barking or howling through the night; 2. (Jamaican) A game of noughts and crosses that ends with no winner.
