These are some few words in Kouri Vini/Louisiana creole: Minù(Cat). Dolo(Water). Depwa(Bean). Mawmaw(grandma).
Diri(Rice). Kouzin/Kouzinn(cousin; “in/masculine & inn/feminine”). Bonjo/Bonjou(Hello). Manjé(to eat).
Poulé Frit(Fried Chicken). Sha/Chè(Dear/my dearest/sweetness). Fevì(Okra). Couillon(foolish, dumb, or head not screwed on tight).

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