Definitions of "Fyah bun" (Slang)

1. Fyah bun (Phrase)

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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

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Other Definitions of "Fyah bun"

2. Fyah bun

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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

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