Definitions of "Broughtupsy"

1. Broughtupsy (Noun)

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English Translation

Good manners

Definition

Having good manners, indicating that someone was raised well.

Example Sentences

Patois: Dem yah nowadays pickney nuh hav nuh broughtupsy
English: These days, children have poor manners.

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2. Broughtupsy

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English Translation

Good Manners

Example Sentences

Patois: Di pickney dem hab nuh broughtupsy
English: The children are mannerless

Related Words

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

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