Masa

MAH-sah /ˈmɑ.sɑ/

"Masa" is Sheng for mother (also: mum).

Meaning

  1. noun mother, mum. A warm word for your mother.

Examples

  • Masa ananiita, nitakucall. Mum is calling me, I'll call you back.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

From 'mother'.

How it was made: Shortened words.

Questions about Masa

What does Masa mean in Sheng?

"Masa" is Sheng for mother (also: mum). A warm word for your mother.

How do you use Masa in a sentence?

"Masa ananiita, nitakucall." means "Mum is calling me, I'll call you back."

How do you pronounce Masa?

Say it MAH-sah (/ˈmɑ.sɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Masa come from?

From 'mother'.

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