Brought-upsy

Definition

Caribbean slang for manners or proper etiquette, typically used to call someone out for lacking basic social graces. If you ain't got brought-upsy, you're being rude and disrespectful—basically acting like nobody taught you right.

Example Usage

Child, you ain't got no brought-upsy? You don't just interrupt people like that!

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