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Dey your dey.

[deh yoh deh]

phrase

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. Mind your own business.
  2. This phrase is used to signal a firm boundary when you want someone to stop prying into your personal affairs.
Examples

If you hear talk about my life, just Dey your dey.

If you hear gossip about my life, just mind your own business.

Pronunciationdeh yoh deh

Registerinformal

How it is usedUsed to tell someone to stay in their lane or stop interfering.

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