Definitions of "Fyah bun" (Slang)

1. Fyah bun (Phrase)

• 12
• 0

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

Featured Article on "Fyah bun"

Popular Rastafarian words and phrases

The Rastafarian language is actually much easier to learn than Jamaican Patois because it’s mostly a play on English words (e.g. “overstand” for “understand”,“downpress” for “oppress”,“ I-ditate” for “meditate” etc…) rather than being an entirely separate dialect as with Jamaican Patois.

Read more »

Other Definitions of "Fyah bun"

2. Fyah bun

• 12
• 0

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

Stop Guessing.
Own The Dictionary.

Master the language with the 156-page definitive reference guide for beginners.

• 1,200+ Patois words and phrases
• Clear English translations
• Common usage examples from real-life
• Special sections for food, music, family & more

Get The Dictionary

Subcribe to Our Youtube Channel

Learn Jamaican Patois & Get more of the Jamaican Vibe with our easy to follow video lessons.

Subscribe