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    Patwa headword

    Badda-badda

    /BAD-uh BAD-uh/

    NounVerb
    Gloss
    "Squabble / Fight"
    Definition
    A petty fight, ongoing squabble, or noisy altercation.
    Example
    "Mi nuh have time fi nuh badda-badda."
    Origin
    Reduplication of 'bother' for emphasis.

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