What does DUPPY mean?

Duppy

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A ghost or spirit in Caribbean folklore.

Pronunciations: US: /ˈdʌpi/; UK: /ˈdʌpi/

Origin and Usage: The word "duppy" originated from the Caribbean and is commonly used in Jamaican Patois. It is believed to have been derived from the Ghanaian word "adope", which means "spirit" or "ghost". The word "duppy" is widely used in Caribbean folklore and is often associated with supernatural and paranormal activities.

Synonyms: Ghost, spirit, specter, phantom, apparition.

Related Words: Ghost, haunt, shade, spook, wraith.

Example Sentences:

• "The old house is said to be haunted by a duppy."
• "She claimed to have seen a duppy in the cemetery."
• "The locals believe that the duppy of the deceased still roams the village."