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Definitions of "Bad up" (Slang)


1. Bad up (Verb)


English Translation

rough up


Definition

To treat someone in a violent manner


Example Sentences

Patois: Di police cum inna mi house and bad mi up
English: The police came into my house and roughed me up


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



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