Bure
BOO-reh /ˈbu.ɾɛ/
"Bure" is Sheng for useless (also: worthless).
Meaning
- adjective useless, worthless. Said of a person or thing that is no good.
Examples
- Hiyo simu ni bure kabisa. That phone is totally useless.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'bure' (free, for nothing).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Bure
What does Bure mean in Sheng?
"Bure" is Sheng for useless (also: worthless). Said of a person or thing that is no good.
How do you use Bure in a sentence?
"Hiyo simu ni bure kabisa." means "That phone is totally useless."
How do you pronounce Bure?
Say it BOO-reh (/ˈbu.ɾɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Bure come from?
Swahili 'bure' (free, for nothing).
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