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broughtupsy 

noun. A Caribbean term referring to one's etiquette, manners, or mature way of acting - or lack thereof -, assumed to be based on her or her upbringing. Expresses an opinion of how well or not well one was brought up, due to his or her behavior.
Jexdon's co-worker, Bumsy, displays no broughtupsy among mixed company.
broughtupsy by TommyZero July 6, 2012
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Broughtupsy 

Broughtupsy- (Jamaican) refers to upbringing or grooming of a child. The state of having good manners.

Origin - from upbringing or brought up + sy.
A child without broughtupsy is a child whose parents/guardians have failed them.

You need lil' broughtupsy man! Cho! You just stepped past me without saying good morning.
Broughtupsy by Tropical Rythms December 9, 2021

Broughtupsy 

She ain’t go not broughtupsy at all, like she was raised by fame animals!
Broughtupsy by Solala November 12, 2018

sans sheriff 

Lawless use of fonts or typography, with no regard to aesthetics or legibility
I'm putting this CV straight in the bin. Written totally sans sheriff.
sans sheriff by Jamarley July 3, 2019

Breadhead 

Someone who is addicted to obtaining money and building wealth. A money addict and fanatic. Breadheads often work more than one full-time job, and some even participate in illicit activities to "obtain the bread".
A breadhead is like a crackhead, but for money instead of crack.
Breadhead by 🅱️ U S 3 4 8 March 30, 2022

Stink lines

As seen in illustrations or cartoons: Wavy, vertical lines rising above a person, place or thing. Denotes a foul odor.
"You didn't put enough stink lines on your picture of the teacher."
Stink lines by Athene Airheart March 14, 2004