interjection
General Slang
bless up
BLESS-UP · interjection · informal
A greeting / blessing — 'be well'
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Definitions
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A greeting or sign-off wishing someone blessings and wellbeing.
“Bless up mi bredda, good to see yuh.”
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bless up In A Sentence
Bless up mi bredda, good to see yuh.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican/Rasta usage of English 'bless'.
Variants
bless
People Also Ask
What does 'bless up' mean?
It's a warm greeting or sign-off wishing someone blessings and wellbeing, used both to say hello and goodbye.
Where does 'bless up' come from?
It comes from Jamaican and Rastafarian usage of the English word 'bless', reflecting a culture of blessing one another.
How do you use 'bless up'?
You can greet a friend with 'bless up' or end a message with it, often adding a name like 'bless up mi bredda.'
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