Babi
BAH-bee /ˈbɑ.bi/
"Babi" is Sheng for rich kid (also: posh person).
Meaning
- noun rich kid, posh person. Someone from a rich home or a posh estate.
Examples
- Huyo ni babi, hajawahi panda mat. He's a rich kid, he has never used a matatu.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From 'Babylon'.
How it was made: Shortened words.
Questions about Babi
What does Babi mean in Sheng?
"Babi" is Sheng for rich kid (also: posh person). Someone from a rich home or a posh estate.
How do you use Babi in a sentence?
"Huyo ni babi, hajawahi panda mat." means "He's a rich kid, he has never used a matatu."
How do you pronounce Babi?
Say it BAH-bee (/ˈbɑ.bi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Babi come from?
From 'Babylon'.
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