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Definitions of "bait up di thing"


1. bait up di thing


Definition

to set someone up for a downfall or cause disappointment or embarrassment


Example Sentences

Patois: A bait yuh a bait up d ting enuh
English: You are causing problems for me, you know


Related Words

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



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