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sheng [noun]

Apolo

Maana (Definition)

Urban slang term for viral eye infection causing inflammation and redness.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

conjunctivitis / red-eye disease

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

apolo

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Sheng (named after Apollo 11 space era outbreak)
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Aliyevaa miwani meusi juu alikuwa na apolo."

Translation: He wore sunglasses because he had red-eye infection.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
MachoWoga ni ugonjwa
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