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sheng [noun]

Zambia ya mtaa

Maana (Definition)

Street slang for a local police station holding cell

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

local police lockup cell

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

zambia mtaa

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

"Mzee alilala zambia ya mtaa baada ya fujo"

Translation: The guy slept in the police lockup cell after the brawl

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
seli
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