buggah stay
Meaning: that thing is
Usage: Describing state of a thing or person
"Buggah stay huge!"
"Buggah stay sleeping"
Origin: English
What does "buggah stay" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"buggah stay" means "that thing is" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Describing state of a thing or person.
How do you pronounce "buggah stay"?
"buggah stay" is pronounced "BUG-gah STAY". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "buggah stay" in a sentence?
Example: "Buggah stay huge!"
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