Bob
bohb /bɔb/
"Bob" is Sheng for shilling (also: shillings).
Meaning
- noun shilling, shillings. A Kenyan shilling. Used for any amount of money.
Examples
- Nipe twenty bob ninunue credo. Give me twenty shillings so I can buy airtime.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From old British slang for a shilling.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Bob
What does Bob mean in Sheng?
"Bob" is Sheng for shilling (also: shillings). A Kenyan shilling. Used for any amount of money.
How do you use Bob in a sentence?
"Nipe twenty bob ninunue credo." means "Give me twenty shillings so I can buy airtime."
How do you pronounce Bob?
Say it bohb (/bɔb/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Bob come from?
From old British slang for a shilling.
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