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Da buggah stay mean

Meaning: That thing is impressive

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That thing is impressive

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What does "Da buggah stay mean" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Da buggah stay mean" means "That thing is impressive" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Da buggah stay mean"?

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When do locals use "Da buggah stay mean"?

"Da buggah stay mean" is a expressions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."

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"Many Pidgin words have roots in Portuguese, Cantonese, Japanese, Filipino, and Hawaiian."

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