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sheng [noun]

Laba ya mpira

Maana (Definition)

Urban Sheng reference to durable rubber-soled sports shoes or daily street sneakers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

rubber sneakers / canvas athletic shoes

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laba

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

"Alivaa laba ya mpira ili kucheza mpira wa kikapu."

Translation: He put on rubber sneakers to play basketball.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
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