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Definitions of "drape up"


1. drape up


Definition

to treat someone roughly along with holding them by their clothes


Example Sentences

Patois: Di squadie drape up di suspect
English: The policeman man handled the suspect.


Related Words

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



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