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1. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

Bother


Definition

To disturb or irritate.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh badda mi rite now.
English: Don't bother me right now.


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on November 6, 2024


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2. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

bother


Definition

to worry or disturb someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah yu a badda mi fah?
English: Why are you bothering me?


Related Words

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



posted by karen on March 14, 2014


3. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

bother


Definition

To worry or be upset about something or someone.


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh badda mi
English: Don't bother me.



posted by Freshoctavol on February 2, 2014


4. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

Bother


Example Sentences

Patois: No! Mi cyaah badda wid dat.
English: No! I cannot bother with that.



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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