"dey play" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} dey play (uncountable)
  1. (Nigerian slang) used to state that someone is being delusional. Tags: uncountable
    Sense id: en-dey_play-en-noun-IcvgSIIt Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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