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Definitions of "Up" (Slang)


1. Up (Adverb)


English Translation

Up


Definition

It's a slang term used to express that something is awesome or astounding. It can also be repeated as "Up Up Up" to stress or emphasize the awesomeness of the idea or thing in question.


Example Sentences

Patois: Up Up...mi neva did know seh a suh nice him coulda dweet!
English: Awesome... I never knew that's how well he could do it.


Related Words

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



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