duppy

[US]/ˈdʌpi/
[UK]/ˈdʌpi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.(West Indian term) evil spirit, fairy; (West Indian term) ghost; spirit
Word Forms
Pluralduppies

Phrases & Collocations

duppy love

duppy story

duppy vibes

duppy dance

duppy energy

duppy sound

duppy spirit

duppy ghost

duppy chase

Example Sentences

the children were scared of the duppy in the story.

he claimed to have seen a duppy last night.

in jamaican folklore, a duppy is a restless spirit.

they told tales of a duppy that haunted the old house.

some people believe that duppies can possess the living.

she felt a chill when she entered the duppy’s territory.

the legend of the duppy is well-known in the caribbean.

many stories about duppies have been passed down through generations.

to ward off a duppy, some people use special herbs.

they held a ceremony to appease the angry duppy.

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