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shotta

noun

/ˈʃata/

English Definition

An armed gangster ; a gunman.

Etymology

  • (From English shooter.)

Examples

  • "Beware cause de shotta dem strap. Rastaman a tell de yutes dem fi low de Glock."

    Be careful. The gangsters are strapped. We Rastas are telling the youngsters not to touch the Glock.

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