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sheng [noun]

Mamapima

Maana (Definition)

Urban slang for a woman who brews and sells traditional or illicit alcohol in informal settlements.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

illicit brew vendor / female traditional alcohol seller

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mamapima / mama pima

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

"Polisi walimkamata mamapima mtaani akitengeneza chang'aa."

Translation: Police arrested the illicit brew vendor in the hood while distilling local spirits.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
muuza chang'aamama pima
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