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Definitions of "Broughtupsy"


1. Broughtupsy


English Translation

Good Manners


Example Sentences

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


Related Words

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



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2. Broughtupsy (Adjective)


English Translation

Good manners


Definition

to have good manners, indicating that someone was brought up well


Example Sentences

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


Related Words

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



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