barua

See also: Barua

Malay

Etymology

From Hindi बद्दुआ (badduā).

Noun

barua (plural barua-barua, informal 1st possessive baruaku, 2nd possessive baruamu, 3rd possessive baruanya)

1. pimp, one who seeks prostitutes for customers

   Synonyms: alku, jaruman, pinang muda

2. a person hired to perform vice or crimes
3. (vulgar) bastard (an insult term)

Swahili

Etymology

Borrowed from Omani Arabic بروة‎ (barwa).

Pronunciation

• Audio (Kenya)

  (file)

Noun

barua (n class, plural barua)

1. letter (written message)

Derived terms

• barua meme (“fax”)
• barua pepe (“email”)
• barua ya ndege (“airmail”)