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ampay
busted
Ampay is an interjection meaning busted. It's used when someone is caught doing something wrong or in an embarrassing situation. You can remember it by thinking of someone saying 'Uh-oh, I'm pay-ing for this now!' when they're caught.
interjection
  1. busted
    A Peruvian slang term used to express that someone has been caught doing something wrong or inappropriate.
    ¡Ampay! Te vi copiando en el examen. // Busted! I saw you cheating on the exam.