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General Slang
ease up
EEZ-UP · phrase · informal
Take it easy; lighten up; give a break
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Definitions
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To relax, lighten up, or give someone a break / go easier on them.
“Ease up nuh man, mi jus' a joke.”
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ease up In A Sentence
Ease up nuh man, mi jus' a joke.
Origin & Usage
Jamaican Patois usage of English 'ease up'.
People Also Ask
What does ease up mean in Jamaican Patois?
It means to relax, lighten up, or give someone a break and go easier on them.
Where does ease up come from?
It's the Jamaican Patois usage of the English phrase 'ease up'.
How do you use ease up?
You say it to ask someone to back off or be gentler, e.g. 'Ease up pon di bwoy' means 'go easier on the boy'.
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