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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

duppies

/dʌpiːz/ noun · Jamaican
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What does duppies mean?

noun

In Jamaican folklore, duppies are spirits of the dead that are believed to haunt the living. They are often associated with death, disease, and misfortune.

Example

"The villagers believed that the duppies were responsible for the strange occurrences in the abandoned house."

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