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Definitions of "Badda"


1. Badda


English Translation

bother


Definition

to worry or bother someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah u a badda mi fah?
English: Why are you bothering me?


Related Words

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



posted by karen on March 14, 2014


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2. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

bother


Definition

To worry or be upset about something or someone


Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh badda bout mi
English: Don't worry about me



posted by Freshoctavol on February 2, 2014


3. Badda (Verb)


English Translation

Bother


Example Sentences

(patois) No! mi cyaah badda wid dat.
(english) No! I cannot bother with that.



posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013



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