krievn

Jamaican Creole

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈkɹɪ̯ɛvn̩/

Adjective

krievn (comparative muo krievn, superlative muos krievn)

1. Alternative form of craven
   • 2012, Di Jamiekan Nyuu Testiment, Edinburgh: DJB, published 2012, →ISBN, Matyu 11:19:

     Di Man we Gad Pik kom a nyam an a jringk, an dem se, ‘Luk ya, da man ya krievn an im a jongkad. Fi im fren dem a taks kalekta an sina!’ Di piipl we fala di rait wie pruuv se Gad waiz an im wie rait.”

     God's son came to eat and drink, and they said "Look, he's a glutton and drunkard! And his friends are tax collectors and sinners!"