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sheng [noun]

Dobi ya mtaa

Maana (Definition)

An informal neighborhood laundry service provider in urban estates.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

local laundromat / neighborhood washerman

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

dobi ya mtaa

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

"Nilipeana nguo kwa dobi ya mtaa zifuliwe."

Translation: I gave my clothes to the local neighborhood washer.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mfulaji
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