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Definitions of "Black Up"


1. Black Up


English Translation

Smoke Weed


Definition

Slang term used to state that one is smoking weed/marijuana.


Example Sentences

Patois: Mi ago black up todeh
English: I am going to smoke weed today


Related Words

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



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