Downpress

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To push or press downwards. transitive
  2. 2
    To oppress. Rastafari, transitive

    "That’s why the white man just downpress you so."

Example

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"That’s why the white man just downpress you so."

Etymology

From down + press.

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