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sheng [noun]

Laya

Maana (Definition)

Urban slang designating a street commercial sex worker.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

street sex worker / prostitute

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

laya

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

"Polisi walikamata malaya wa mtaani wakati wa oparesheni."

Translation: Police arrested street sex workers during the operation.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kahabamalaya
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