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    Patwa headword

    Bless up

    /BLES uhp/

    Interjection
    Gloss
    "Goodbye / Greeting"
    Definition
    A positive farewell or greeting wishing someone well and conveying respect.
    Example
    "Alright bredda, bless up." — "Alright brother, take care."
    Origin
    Rastafarian influence, sending blessings.

    Bless up is a positive word in Patwa, closely related to Irie. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.