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    Patwa headword

    Up-de-deh

    /UHP-deh-deh/

    Phrase
    Gloss
    "Up there / Successful"
    Definition
    Being in a high position, successful, or doing well in life.
    Example
    "Him business up-de-deh now."
    Origin
    Literal translation 'up there'.

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