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duppynoun
A ghost or spirit.
Etymology: A Caribbean patois word, of West African origin
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Duppy
Duppy is a word of African origin commonly used in various Caribbean islands, including Barbados and Jamaica, meaning ghost or spirit. The word is sometimes spelled duffy.It is both singular and plural. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppy. Duppy are generally regarded as malevolent spirits who bring misfortune and woe on those they set upon. They are said to mostly come out and haunt people at night, and people from around the islands claim to have seen them. The "Rolling Calf" (a scary creature said to have chains around its body), "Three footed horse", and "Ol' Hige" are examples of the more malicious spirits. In many of the islands of the Lesser Antilles, duppy are known as jumbies. Barbados also uses the word duppy and it holds the same meaning as it does in Jamaica.
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A duppy is a malevolent spirit or ghost in Caribbean folklore, particularly in Jamaican culture. Duppies are believed to be the restless spirits of deceased individuals who can haunt the living or cause harm.
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Duppy
Duppy is a Jamaican Patois word of Northwest African origin meaning ghost or spirit. Much of Caribbean folklore revolves around duppies. Duppies are generally regarded as malevolent spirits. They are said to come out and haunt people at night mostly, and people from the islands claim to have seen them. The "Rolling Calf", "Three footed horse", and "Old Higue" are examples of the more malicious spirits. In many of the islands of the Lesser Antilles, duppies are known as jumbies. Barbados also uses the word duppy and it holds the same meaning as it does in Jamaica.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of duppy in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of duppy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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