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1. Buck up


Definition

To stumble or meet up with someone or something by chance.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi buck up inna di chair
English: I stumbled into the chair



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Other Definitions of "Buck up"

2. Buck up (Verb)


English Translation

bump into


Definition

Buck up has two meanings: a) To meet someone; as in, bump into them unexpectedly. b) To gain something like victory or win by luck.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi buck up inna mi teacher inna Coronation Market.
English: I bumped into my teacher in Coronation Market.


Related Words

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



posted by CongoKalungaGangalee on April 8, 2016


3. Buck up


English Translation

Meet


Definition

To accidentally meet or stumble into someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi buck up him a di junction
English: I stumbled into him at the junction


Related Words

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



posted by dihigrade on December 10, 2013


4. Buck up


English Translation

stumble into


Example Sentences

Patois: Look weh yuh deh go before yuh buck up inna di wall
English: Look where you are going or you might stumble into the wall


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on September 10, 2013



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