Definitions of Broughtupsy

Broughtupsy

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Broughtupsy

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Good manners

Definition

Having good manners, indicating that someone was raised well.

Example Sentence

Patois: Dem yah nowadays pickney nuh hav nuh broughtupsy

English: These days, children have poor manners.

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Good Manners

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Patois: Di pickney dem hab nuh broughtupsy

English: The children are mannerless

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