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upsuh

What does upsuh mean?

Somewhere outside your usual area — often used by London roadmen for trips out to the countryside, suburbs or specifically for county lines drug runs to smaller towns. Literally 'up so' / 'up there' in patois cadence.

"He's been upsuh for two weeks, ain't been seen round ends."

Origin

Jamaican Patois 'up so' meaning 'up there/over there', adopted into MLE with the meaning narrowed to 'out of London/out of the ends'.

Frequently asked questions

What does upsuh mean?
It means out of town, away from the ends (your local area).
How do you use upsuh in a sentence?
"He's not around, he went upsuh for the weekend."
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