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1. bumaye bumaya


English Translation

Greetings



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2. bumaye bumaya


Definition

An expression of greeting. Could also used in the context of telling someone you agree with them and others as well.


Example Sentences

Patois: Bumaye bumaya, mi nuh matta dem, caah di hittey-tittey and di zutopeng a go die same way.
English: Greetings greetings, I don't care about them because the rich and classy and the poor will die.


Related Words

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



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