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# Buay sai

Pronunciation audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expresssion%20117.m4a

## Meaning

Cannot do or not up to standard.

## Example

> Your singing *buay sai*, better not join the contest.

Example audio: https://singlish-media.sgp1.cdn.digitaloceanspaces.com/Expression%20117%20-%20Sentence%201.m4a

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### Related terms

- [buay gan/kan](https://singlish.app/dictionary/buay-gan-kan.md)
- [Buay pai](https://singlish.app/dictionary/buay-pai.md)
- [buay song](https://singlish.app/dictionary/buay-song.md)
- [buay steady](https://singlish.app/dictionary/buay-steady.md)
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