Dat story made me bust 'em up
Meaning: laugh really hard
Pronunciation: bust-em-UP
emotions
intermediate
emotions
laughter
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Meaning
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laugh really hard
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "Dat story made me bust 'em up" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"Dat story made me bust 'em up" means "laugh really hard" in Hawaiian Pidgin.
How do you pronounce "Dat story made me bust 'em up"?
"Dat story made me bust 'em up" is pronounced "bust-em-UP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
When do locals use "Dat story made me bust 'em up"?
"Dat story made me bust 'em up" is a emotions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.
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Pidgin Grammar Tip
"Pidgin often drops the 'to be' verb. Instead of saying 'He is tired', you say 'He stay tired'."
Local Culture Fact
"The kahakÅ (vowel with a macron) indicates a long vowel sound in Hawaiian words."
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