Buggah stay sleeping
Meaning: that thing is
Pronunciation: BUG-gah STAY
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What does "Buggah stay sleeping" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Buggah stay sleeping" means "that thing is" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Buggah stay sleeping"?
"Buggah stay sleeping" is pronounced "BUG-gah STAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Buggah stay sleeping"?
"Buggah stay sleeping" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Questions in Pidgin often use a rising intonation at the end of a statement rather than changing word order."
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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."
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