Dat story made me bust 'em up
Meaning: laugh really hard
emotions
intermediate
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laugh really hard
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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