(AAVE, idiomatic, often followed by on) To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
(AAVE, idiomatic, often followed by on) To cause something unfortunate to happen to (someone) by mentioning it; to jinx something for (someone).
I don't mean to burn bread on the guy, but if LaT cares to press it, he could be living in a dumpster before he gets too much older.
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(slang, humorous) To destroy by fire; to burn.
(transitive, slang) To kill (someone), especially by shooting; to attack (someone).
(transitive) To destroy by fire.
(Internet slang) The mindset that a seemingly negative event in a person's life could have actually prevented something even worse from occurring.
(intransitive, slang) To smoke a joint (cannabis cigarette).