Dey-play – Meaning in Pidgin
Meaning
To be unserious or joking when things are serious
Example in Conversation
Pidgin: "You still dey-play, this matter serious."
English: "You're still joking, this is serious."
Translation to English
In Nigerian Pidgin, "Dey-play" means "To be unserious or joking when things are serious". It is commonly used in everyday conversation across West Africa.
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Understanding "Dey-play" in Nigerian Pidgin
"Dey-play" is a Nigerian Pidgin word or expression that translates to "To be unserious or joking when things are serious" in Standard English. It is commonly used in everyday conversations across Nigeria and in Pidgin-speaking diaspora communities around the world.
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