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bumbye

Dialect

Meaning
Hawaiian Pidgin: later, eventually, by and by.
Type
Dialect Word
Used in
Hawaii

What does “bumbye” mean

A Pidgin contraction of 'by and by', used in Hawaii to mean later, eventually, or in a while. It often carries a relaxed, no-rush undertone characteristic of island time and shows up in everyday speech.

Where it's used

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