verb
General Slang
haffi
HAF-fee · verb · informal
Have to / must
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Definitions
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Have to, must — expresses obligation.
“Mi haffi go a work now.”
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haffi In A Sentence
Mi haffi go a work now.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois contraction of 'have to'.
People Also Ask
What does 'haffi' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means 'have to' or 'must', expressing obligation, as in 'Mi haffi go' — I have to go.
Where does 'haffi' come from?
It is a Patois contraction of the English phrase 'have to'.
How do you use 'haffi' in a sentence?
Put it before a verb to show necessity, like 'Mi haffi work' meaning 'I have to work'.
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