Raba
RAH-bah /ˈɾɑ.bɑ/
"Raba" is Sheng for sneakers (also: rubber shoes).
Meaning
- noun sneakers, rubber shoes. Sports shoes or sneakers.
Examples
- Vaa raba, tunaenda kutembea. Wear sneakers, we're going for a walk.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From English 'rubber'.
How it was made: From English.
Questions about Raba
What does Raba mean in Sheng?
"Raba" is Sheng for sneakers (also: rubber shoes). Sports shoes or sneakers.
How do you use Raba in a sentence?
"Vaa raba, tunaenda kutembea." means "Wear sneakers, we're going for a walk."
How do you pronounce Raba?
Say it RAH-bah (/ˈɾɑ.bɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Raba come from?
From English 'rubber'.
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