adjective
General Slang
sipple
SIP-pul · adjective · informal
Slippery, slimy
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Definitions
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Slippery or slimy to the touch.
“Di rock dem sipple, mind yuh slip.”
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sipple In A Sentence
Di rock dem sipple, mind yuh slip.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois, from English 'supple'.
People Also Ask
What does 'sipple' mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means slippery or slimy to the touch, as in 'di rock dem sipple' meaning 'the rocks are slippery'.
Where does 'sipple' come from?
It derives from the English word 'supple', shifted in Patois to mean slippery or slimy.
How do you use 'sipple' in a sentence?
Use it to warn of a slick surface, e.g. 'Di floor sipple, mind yuh slip' — the floor is slippery, mind you don't slip.
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