bus laugh
Meaning: Burst out laughing
Usage: Used when someone suddenly breaks into loud, uncontrollable laughter at a funny joke or situation.
"Uncle told one joke and everybody wen bus laugh!"
"I had to hold back so I no bus laugh during da meeting."
Origin: Pidgin contraction of burst laugh
What does "bus laugh" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"bus laugh" means "Burst out laughing" in Hawaiian Pidgin. Used when someone suddenly breaks into loud, uncontrollable laughter at a funny joke or situation..
How do you pronounce "bus laugh"?
"bus laugh" is pronounced "bus laff". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "bus laugh" in a sentence?
Example: "Uncle told one joke and everybody wen bus laugh!"
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