mimi is what Haitians call a cat, kitten, or pussycat.
When Americans are trying to get a cat's attention, they say, "Here, kitty kitty!"
When Haitians are trying to get a cat's attention, they'd say, "Mimi! Mimi!..."
Remember that the generic Haitian Creole term for cat is chat
When Americans are trying to get a cat's attention, they say, "Here, kitty kitty!"
When Haitians are trying to get a cat's attention, they'd say, "Mimi! Mimi!..."
Remember that the generic Haitian Creole term for cat is chat
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