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Definitions of "Tun up" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : turn up,


1. Tun up (Phrase) play audio


English Translation

Turnt up


Definition

A phrase used to describe something that is turned up or elevated to a higher level, often used to refer to music, parties, or excitement.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di dancehall vibes tun up, di crowd cyaa stop dance
English: The dancehall vibes turned up; the crowd can't stop dancing.


Related Words

Hat Steppa , Bad man , Bashment , infahmah ,



posted by anonymous on August 1, 2023


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Other Definitions of "Tun up"

2. Tun up play audio


English Translation

great/wonderful


Definition

Slang expression use to describe something that is wonderful, hype, exciting, spectacular or a great deal of fun. The literal translation of “tun up” is “turned up”.


Example Sentences

Patois: Di party tonite ago tun up
English: The party tonight is going to be off the chain


Related Words

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



posted by anonymous on August 5, 2013


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