Definitions of "Broughtupsy"

1. Broughtupsy

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English Translation

Good Manners

Example Sentences

Patois: Di pickney dem hab nuh broughtupsy
English: The children are mannerless

Related Words

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

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2. Broughtupsy (Adjective)

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English Translation

Good manners

Definition

to have good manners, indicating that someone was brought up well

Example Sentences

Patois: Dem yah nowadays pickney nuh hav nuh broughtupsy
English: These nowadays children have poor manners

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on April 19, 2014

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