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1. www.oed.com › dictionary › labrish_nlabrish, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford ...

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   The earliest known use of the word labrish is in the 1940s.. OED's earliest evidence for labrish is from 1942, in the writing of Louise Bennett.. It is also recorded as a verb from the 1930s.

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   Apr 25, 2023 · labrish. gossip, gossiping, idle talk. Synonym: suss. But yuh dun kno sey di real peeple dem wahn know di laytis mix-up, 'cause a suh Jamdung run fram lang time, likkle labrish naw kill nuh baddy. But you already know that real folks want to know the latest gossip. Because that's how Jamaica's always been. A little gossip never killed anybody.

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   Definition of labrish in the Definitions.net dictionary. Meaning of labrish. What does labrish mean? ... labrish verb. To gossip or talk excessively. ...

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   Synonyms for labrish include hearsay, gossip, talk, scuttlebutt, rumor, word, rumour, tattle, goss and buzz. Find more similar words at wordhippo.com!

5. dictionary.reverso.net › english-definition › labrishLABRISH Definition & Meaning | Reverso English Dictionary

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   Labrish definition: gossip or idle talk. Check meanings, examples, usage tips, pronunciation, domains, related words.

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   There is one meaning in OED's entry for the verb labrish.See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in Jamaican English.

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   What does Labrish mean?

   • From Jamaican Creole labrish . ( Jamaica, dialect) Talkative, gossipy. Oxford English Dictionary, additions series 1997, online ed. (June, 2011) Probably from English blabber + -ish . But yuh dun kno sey di real peeple dem wahn know di laytis mix-up, 'cause a suh Jamdung run fram lang time, likkle labrish naw kill nuh baddy.

   labrish - Wiktionary

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   Where did the word 'Labrish' come from?

   • Every poem opens up with a small blurb as to what they are about, including historical insight and context. The Oxford Living Dictionary Online says the term "labrish" most likely originated from the phrase "verbal blabber" but is defined literally as "gossip" - the origin of the word being West Indian.

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   What is Labrish chitchat?

   • Jeanne Powell will tell stories using labrish a traditional Jamaican form of chitchat. ( Jamaica, dialect) To gossip or talk excessively. Out there are legions of women who don't own computers or want one. . . . What they do is labrish endlessly on their cellphones and vote. There are no user-contributed notes for this entry.

   labrish: meaning - WordSense Dictionary

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   What does the term 'Labh' mean?

   • The term 'Labh' literally means 'Benefit'. It refers to the period during which a person can gain any profit by initiating their work. This duration is significant, and many people start various activities in it to earn a substantial return on their investment.

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   Dictionary entries. Entries where "labrish" occurs: Thesaurus:gossip: Thesaurus:gossip (English) Verb Sense: to talk about someone else's private or personal business Synonyms blab chelp (British dialect) clepe (dialect) dish (slang) dish the dirt gossip jaunder (British dialect) labrish (Jamaica) shoot the shit (vulgar…