"poomplex" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: [ˈpʊmplɛk͡s] Forms: poomplexes [plural]
Etymology: Somehow related to pum-pum. Head templates: {{en-noun}} poomplex (plural poomplexes)
  1. (Jamaica, MLE, slang) A weak or worthless man. Tags: Jamaica, Multicultural-London-English, slang Synonyms: pumplex
    Sense id: en-poomplex-en-noun-pyuMlmYG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Jamaican English, Multicultural London English

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Download JSON data for poomplex meaning in English (1.2kB)

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          "ref": "2006 December 13, “R U Dumb?”, in Jme (lyrics), Boy Better Know - Edition 2: Poomplex, 0:57",
          "roman": "Derkhead, wasteman, poomplex",
          "text": "Shh hut yuh muh",
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        "A weak or worthless man."
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