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Definitions of "Fyah bun" (Slang)


1. Fyah bun


English Translation

fire burn / denounce


Example Sentences

Patois: Fiyah 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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2. Fyah bun (Verb)


English Translation

Fire burn


Definition

Popular Rastafarian expression used to strongly denounce someone or something.


Example Sentences

Patois: Fiyah 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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