dey play

  1. expression: Used sarcastically to tell someone to be aware of the reality of things.
    • Yu think sey rent cheap for Lagos? Dey play.
      • Do you think rent is cheap in Lagos? Don’t be naive.
    • Na dis salary yu want take buy house? Dey play o.
      • Yu want to use this salary to buy a house? Keep joking around.

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