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Where does the expression "tun up" come from? Suddenly it's everywhere. I notice young people are using it a LOT.
I assume it has something to do with music.
I assume it has something to do with music.
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To me its the new "Gwaan guh do it" or "wheel and cum again"Originally posted by Tropicana View Post
"Tun up" slang for turn up
Yes it has its roots in music and radio, Young people think music and radio is best enjoyed when its "tun up" (loud)...
So most things can be "tun up" meaning its is good or better
As with most things in music it also has sexual connotations...especially in dance hall
Of course you knew all that already.
See also "Shell down" the new "Mash it up"
The most tricky creole (patois) slang term to define is "Gideon" as its meaning has to do with context and usage.
Have you ever heard that one and do you know its meaning???
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Gideon...never heard of him.
A NO!!!!As with most things in music it also has sexual connotations...especially in dance hall
Of course you knew all that already.
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Not a person.Originally posted by Tropicana View PostGideon...never heard of him.
A NO!!!!
in the following video the word is used at time stamp-1:49
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