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Definitions of "Tan up"


1. Tan up (Verb) play audio


English Translation

Stood


Example Sentences

Patois: Im tan up inna line fi two owah.
English: He stood in line for two hours.



posted by anonymous on March 4, 2023


2. Tan up play audio


English Translation

Stand Up


Example Sentences

Patois: Tan up wen mi a talk to yu
English: Stand up when I’m talking to you



posted by anonymous on July 15, 2013





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