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sheng [noun]

Bangi

Maana (Definition)

Slang term for dried cannabis leaves smoked as a narcotic.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

cannabis herb / marijuana

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bangi / kishada

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Hindi 'bhang' via Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Kijana alikamatwa akiwa na bangi."

Translation: The youth was arrested in possession of cannabis.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
dawa haramukishada
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