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Stori za jaba

STOH-ree zah JAH-bah /ˈstɔ.ɾi zɑ ˈdʒɑ.bɑ/

"Stori za jaba" is Sheng for wild (also: made-up stories).

Meaning

  1. noun wild, made-up stories. Big stories that are hard to believe, like those told while chewing miraa.

Examples

  • Ati utanunua ndege? Wacha stori za jaba. You'll buy a plane? Stop the wild stories.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

From 'jaba' (miraa).

How it was made: Old words, new meanings.

Questions about Stori za jaba

What does Stori za jaba mean in Sheng?

"Stori za jaba" is Sheng for wild (also: made-up stories). Big stories that are hard to believe, like those told while chewing miraa.

How do you use Stori za jaba in a sentence?

"Ati utanunua ndege? Wacha stori za jaba." means "You'll buy a plane? Stop the wild stories."

How do you pronounce Stori za jaba?

Say it STOH-ree zah JAH-bah (/ˈstɔ.ɾi zɑ ˈdʒɑ.bɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Stori za jaba come from?

From 'jaba' (miraa).

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