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bubus

bu·bu
B b

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo-boo]
    • /ˈbu bu/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [boo-boo]
    • /ˈbu bu/

Definition of bubus word

  • noun bubus a long, loose-fitting, brightly colored garment worn by both sexes in parts of Africa. 1

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Origin of bubus

First appearance:

before 1960
One of the 3% newest English words
1960-65; < French < Malinke bubu

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Parts of speech for Bubus

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

bubus 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

bubus usage trend in Literature

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