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bumaye bumaya
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Definition
An expression of greeting. Could also used in the context of telling someone you agree with them and others as well.
Example Sentence
Patois: Bumaye bumaya, mi nuh matta dem, caah di hittey-tittey and di zutopeng a go die same way.
English: Greetings greetings, I don't care about them because the rich and classy and the poor will die.
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