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jambo

/ ˈdʒambɔ /

sentence substitute

  1. an E African salutation

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jambo1

C20: from Swahili

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Example Sentences

"Jambo bwona," and the sycophantic Ali would leap to his feet and raise the dirty red fez that adorned his head.

"Jambo," said Nazoro, the senior boy, standing to attention.

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