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I dey vex

[i-dey-vex]

phrase emotions reactions

LanguageWest African Pidgin (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. I am angry
  2. This expression is used to signal a state of irritation or resentment to another person.
Examples

I dey vex because you broke my phone.

I am angry because you broke my phone.

No talk to me now, I dey vex.

Do not talk to me now, I am angry.

Pronunciationi-dey-vex

Registerinformal

Usage noteIt is commonly used in daily conversation to state one is upset. It is generally informal.

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