Jamo
JAH-moh /ˈdʒɑ.mɔ/
"Jamo" is Sheng for one.
Meaning
- noun one. The number one. You hear it when people count money, goals or terms.
Examples
- Term ni jamo. It's one term.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Likely from Luo-influenced street counting.
How it was made: Borrowed from Kenyan languages.
Questions about Jamo
What does Jamo mean in Sheng?
"Jamo" is Sheng for one. The number one. You hear it when people count money, goals or terms.
How do you use Jamo in a sentence?
"Term ni jamo." means "It's one term."
How do you pronounce Jamo?
Say it JAH-moh (/ˈdʒɑ.mɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Jamo come from?
Likely from Luo-influenced street counting.
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