Definitions of "Badda"

1. Badda (Verb)

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English Translation

Bother

Definition

To disturb or irritate.

Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh badda mi rite now.
English: Don't bother me right now.

Related Words

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

posted by anonymous on November 6, 2024

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Other Definitions of "Badda"

2. Badda (Verb)

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English Translation

bother

Definition

to worry or disturb someone

Example Sentences

Patois: Wah yu a badda mi fah?
English: Why are you bothering me?

Related Words

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

posted by karen on March 14, 2014

3. Badda (Verb)

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English Translation

bother

Definition

To worry or be upset about something or someone.

Example Sentences

Patois: Nuh badda mi
English: Don't bother me.

posted by Freshoctavol on February 2, 2014

4. Badda (Verb)

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English Translation

Bother

Example Sentences

Patois: No! Mi cyaah badda wid dat.
English: No! I cannot bother with that.

posted by anonymous on April 25, 2013

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