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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo-boo]
- /ˈbu bu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [boo-boo]
- /ˈbu bu/
Definition of bubu word
- noun bubu a long, loose-fitting, brightly colored garment worn by both sexes in parts of Africa. 1
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Origin of bubu
First appearance:
before 1960 One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; < French < Malinke bubu
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Parts of speech for Bubu
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bubu popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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bubu usage trend in Literature
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