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coastal [verb]

Bughia

Maana (Definition)

To sip warm, aromatic spiced coastal tea or coffee leisurely during social gatherings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

sip slowly / relish warm spiced coastal beverage

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

bughia

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mzee alibughia kahawa ya viungo huku akizungumza na majirani."

Translation: The elder sipped spiced coffee while conversing with neighbors.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Asiyepiga mswaki husema kinywa kinanukaOnja
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