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Definitions of "Fyah bun" (Slang)

Spelling Variations : Fiyah bun, Fire bun,


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English Translation

Fire burn


Definition

A popular Rastafarian expression used to strongly denounce someone or something.


Example Sentences

Patois: Fyah bun Babylon system
English: Fire burn the corrupt system.


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by anonymous on July 5, 2013


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English Translation

fire burn / denounce


Example Sentences

Patois: Fyah bun Babylon kaaz dem eva deh taament poor people.
English: I denounce the police because they are always tormenting poor people.


Related Words

Babylon , Ball head , Blessed , Bobo dread ,



posted by Ernestine1 on October 16, 2016





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