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Definitions of "Bun dem" (Slang)


1. Bun dem (Verb)


English Translation

Bothers them


Definition

Slang expression used to state that something has upset/bothered someone. The literal translation is “Burn them”.


Example Sentences

Patois: It a bun dem true mi get a promotion
English: It bothers them that I got a promotion


Related Words

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



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