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/Sounds like "bah" (as in "bar") + "YOOL" (as in "you")/

Meaning

Flat broke, completely out of money, with absolutely nothing left in your pocket. In Caribbean slang, being bayul means you can't even cover the basics, usually said jokingly among friends to explain why you can't participate.

Examples

Don't ask me, I'm completely broke this week.

That guy is always broke but somehow he's always at every party.

Regional synonyms

An iconic exclamation from salsa music, made famous by Cuban legend Celia Cruz. She'd shout "¡Azúcar!" ("Sugar!") before a chorus or when the energy peaked, turning it into her personal stamp. In salsa culture it signals joy, heat, and flavor. Outside music, it can also mean something or someone is sweet or great.