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We was busting 'em up all night

Meaning: laugh really hard

Pronunciation: bust-em-UP
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emotions laughter slang

Meaning

laugh really hard

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What does "We was busting 'em up all night" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"We was busting 'em up all night" means "laugh really hard" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "We was busting 'em up all night"?

"We was busting 'em up all night" is pronounced "bust-em-UP". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "We was busting 'em up all night"?

"We was busting 'em up all night" is a emotions expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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