Chobo

CHOH-boh /ˈtʃɔ.bɔ/

"Chobo" is Sheng for nutmeg.

Meaning

  1. noun nutmeg. Passing the ball between another player's legs.

Examples

  • Alimpiga chobo mbele ya kila mtu. He nutmegged him in front of everyone.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

How it was made: Street inventions.

Questions about Chobo

What does Chobo mean in Sheng?

"Chobo" is Sheng for nutmeg. Passing the ball between another player's legs.

How do you use Chobo in a sentence?

"Alimpiga chobo mbele ya kila mtu." means "He nutmegged him in front of everyone."

How do you pronounce Chobo?

Say it CHOH-boh (/ˈtʃɔ.bɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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