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sheng [noun]

Laba

Maana (Definition)

Popular Sheng term for casual athletic footwear or rubber sneakers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rubber sports shoes / sneakers

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laba

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

"Alivaa laba zake mpya kwenda mazoezini."

Translation: He put on his new sneakers to go for workouts.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RubaViatu
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