Motu

¹

/ ˈməʊtuː /

noun

1. a member of an aboriginal people of S Papua

2. the language of this people, belonging to the Malayo-Polynesian family

3. Also called: Hiri Motu.  Police Motu. a pidgin version of this language, widely used in Papua-New Guinea Compare Neo-Melanesian

motu

²

/ məʊˈtuː /

noun

1. derogatory,  a fat man or boy

Word History and Origins

Origin of Motu¹

C21: Hindi

Example Sentences

What followed was another old-school video packaged as a "herpes destigmatisation course", featuring other national icons like former health ministry chief Sir Ashley Bloomfield and professional boxer Mea Motu.

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Briton Ellie Scotney outpointed a tougher-than-expected Mea Motu in a stylish defence of her IBF, WBO and Ring Magazine super-bantamweight titles at Nottingham's Motorpoint Arena.

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She continued to pick Motu apart in the closing rounds as the two fighters embraced at the final bell.

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She extends her unbeaten record to 10 wins, as New Zealander Motu, 35, was defeated for the first time in 21 professional bouts.

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Motu took the centre of ring and showed strong fundamentals and a willingness to trade, landing an impressive combination in the fourth.

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