preke n.
1. a fool, a gullible person.
cited in Dict. Jam. Eng. (1980) 362/2: Prekeh, unworthy person, fool [...] Precky , a name for one who is easily defeated. | ||
cited in Dict. Jam. Eng. (1980) 362/2: Man /preke/ tell him anything and he’ll believe it . |
2. a low-class prostitute.
cited in Dict. Jam. Eng. (1980) 362/2: The lowest class of prostitute (to call anyone /preke/ is a /bad kos/). |
3. a good-for-nothing, an ill-kempt, dirty, slovenly man.
cited in Dict. Jam. Eng. (1980) /preke/ a man of sloppy appearance, one who doesn’t shave, wash, and dress carefully. |
4. something considered scandalous.
Official Dancehall Dict. 41: Prekkeh [...] 2. a scandalous happening: – what a prekkeh! |