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Imbo

EE-mboh /ˈi.ᵐbɔ/

"Imbo" is Sheng for fake (also: not original, counterfeit).

Meaning

  1. adjective fake, not original, counterfeit. Fake / not original / counterfeit.

Examples

  • Hiyo ndula ni imbo. Those shoes are fake.

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Questions about Imbo

What does Imbo mean in Sheng?

"Imbo" is Sheng for fake (also: not original, counterfeit). Fake / not original / counterfeit.

How do you use Imbo in a sentence?

"Hiyo ndula ni imbo." means "Those shoes are fake."

How do you pronounce Imbo?

Say it EE-mboh (/ˈi.ᵐbɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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