Definitions of "Bun dem" (Slang)
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Bun dem
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English TranslationBothers them
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DefinitionA slang expression used to indicate that something has upset or bothered someone. The literal translation is 'Burn them.'
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Example SentencesPatois: It a bun dem tru mi get a promotion
English: It bothers them that I got a promotion. -
Related WordsAll fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,
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