General
bassa-bassa
What does bassa-bassa mean?
A confused fight or loud disagreement. Reduplicative for disorder.
"A big bassa-bassa break out over the parking spot."
Origin
West African-derived reduplication; used in Barbados.
Frequently asked questions
What does bassa-bassa mean?
It means a noisy quarrel, fuss or confused commotion, especially a loud public disagreement.
Where does bassa-bassa come from?
It comes from a West African-derived reduplication and is used in Barbados to describe disorder.
How do you use bassa-bassa?
You use it for a chaotic row, as in 'A big bassa-bassa break out over the parking spot.'
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