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coastal [noun]

Ruba

Maana (Definition)

A blood-sucking leech; metaphorically, a parasitic individual who continuously drains others' resources.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

leech / parasitic leech / freeloading person

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

freeloader

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Coastal Swahili / Arabic ruba
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mepuka mtu huyo kwani ni ruba anayetaka pesa zako tu."

Translation: Avoid that person for he is a leech who only wants your money.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
PekupekuMzigomtegemezi
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