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Thursday, November 10, 2011

"Fè dèyè" is expression for ?

Literally: making buttocks, growing a butt
Meaning: gaining weight

It is not meant to be offensive.
Some people might even take it as a compliment. 

Example:
Bagay yo dwe ap mache byen pou Mimine. L'ap fè dèyè.
Things must be going well for Mimine.  She's gained some weight.

You might also hear:
Fè vant → growing a belly
same expression

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