Definitions of "bumaye bumaya"

1. bumaye bumaya

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English Translation

Greetings

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2. bumaye bumaya

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Definition

An expression of greeting. Could also used in the context of telling someone you agree with them and others as well.

Example Sentences

Patois: Bumaye bumaya, mi nuh matta dem, caah di hittey-tittey and di zutopeng a go die same way.
English: Greetings greetings, I don't care about them because the rich and classy and the poor will die.

Related Words

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

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