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coastal [noun]

Ubuyu

Maana (Definition)

Spiced sweet coastal baobab fruit treat, or street gossip

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

candied baobab seeds / street gossip

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ubuyu

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Coast
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Alijaza ubuyu mfukoni na kuanza udaku"

Translation: She filled her pocket with candied baobab seeds and started gossiping

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Udaku
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