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Which buggah you talking about?

Meaning: bugger

Pronunciation: BUG-gah
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Meaning

bugger

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What does "Which buggah you talking about?" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"Which buggah you talking about?" means "bugger" in Hawaiian Pidgin.

How do you pronounce "Which buggah you talking about?"?

"Which buggah you talking about?" is pronounced "BUG-gah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

When do locals use "Which buggah you talking about?"?

"Which buggah you talking about?" is a people expression used in everyday Hawaiian Pidgin conversation.

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