"dey play" meaning in All languages combined

See dey play on Wiktionary

Phrase [English]

Head templates: {{en-head|phr}} dey play
  1. (Nigeria, slang) Suggesting that somebody is being delusional. Tags: Nigeria, slang
    Sense id: en-dey_play-en-phrase-xh4mmKgv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Nigerian English, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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