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sheng [noun]

Babu wa baze

Maana (Definition)

A respected long-time member of an urban youth base who offers advice and street wisdom.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

veteran street hangout elder / estate legend

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mzee wa baze

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Street Slang
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Babu wa baze alituliza ghasia za vijana mtaani."

Translation: The veteran hangout elder calmed youth tensions in the hood.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kikohozi cha mzeekiongozi
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