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buggah

Meaning: bugger

Pronunciation: BUG-gah
people beginner

Meaning

bugger
guy
person
thing

Usage: Refers to a person or sometimes a thing

Examples

"Dat buggah is crazy"

"Da buggah stay big"

"Which buggah you talking about?"

Frequently Asked Questions

What does "buggah" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?

"buggah" means "bugger" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Refers to a person or sometimes a thing.

How do you pronounce "buggah"?

"buggah" is pronounced "BUG-gah". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!

How do you use "buggah" in a sentence?

Example: "Dat buggah is crazy"

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