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Tun up

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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 Sentence

Patois: Di dancehall vibes tun up, di crowd cyaa stop dance

English: The dancehall vibes turned up; the crowd can't stop dancing.

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Hat Steppa, Bad man, Bashment, Big up

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great/wonderful

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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 Sentence

Patois: Di party tonite ago tun up

English: The party tonight is going to be off the chain

posted by anonymous on August 5, 2013

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