Reply #31: In Libya, beware the un-’miya, miya’ moments [View All]

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In Libya, beware the un-’miya, miya’ moments
September 15, 2011

Tripoli, Libya (CNN) – It punctuates almost every Libyan’s conversation: “Miya miya.” Literally it mean “100%, 100%” In other words, “Things are OK. Fine. Great. Cool.”

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This week, as we stood at a rebel checkpoint some nine or ten miles from the besieged town of Bani Walid, private cars with civilians fleeing the fighting slowed as the guards, in a motley collection of military gear, sneakers, hipster sunglasses and head bands waved them through. We stuck our heads in windows and asked the families what conditions were like in the city center.

“Miya miya,” they said. But their eyes told a different tale. With no electricity, little water, food running low and shells raining down on their houses how could it possibly be “miya miya,” we thought.

more... http://shabablibya.org/news/in-libya-beware-the-un-miya-miya-moments

That's not exactly the definition I've seen before. I wouldn't mind a better range of meanings from a better source (such as on the AJE blog) if anyone finds it.