English · Slang Attested

dey play

In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.

Meaning · English

Suggesting that somebody is being delusional.

Where it’s used: Used American English

"A chicken ate my donut!" "Dey play: that donut was on the table. Chicken can't climb."

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “dey play” mean?

Suggesting that somebody is being delusional.

Is “dey play” formal or informal?

dey play is generally slang.

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