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Definitions of "Booyaka"


1. Booyaka


English Translation

Bang!


Definition

An onomatopoeic expression used to imitate the sound of a gunshot


Example Sentences

Patois: Tun up dah chune deh selectah, booyaka! booyaka!
English: Turn up that song DJ, bang! Bang!


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Bad like yaz , Bashy ,



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