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General Slang
cease and settle
SEES-an-SEK-kul · phrase · informal
Stop and relax / calm down
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Definitions
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An instruction to stop, calm down and relax. 'Cease and sekkle'.
“Cease and sekkle yuhself, no rush.”
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cease and settle In A Sentence
Cease and sekkle yuhself, no rush.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois: 'cease' + 'sekkle' (settle).
Variants
cease and sekkle
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What does cease and settle mean?
It means to stop, calm down and relax — an instruction to settle yourself and take it easy.
Where does cease and sekkle come from?
It's Jamaican Patois, combining 'cease' with 'sekkle', the Patois pronunciation of 'settle'.
How do you use cease and sekkle?
You say it to tell someone to calm down, e.g. 'Cease and sekkle yuhself' means 'settle down and relax'.
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