amadoda
/ (amaˈdəʊda) /
pl n
Southern African grown men
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a person who acts as though he or she knows everything and who dismisses the opinions, comments, or suggestions of others.
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from Nguni ama, a plural prefix + doda men
Words nearby amadoda
amadan, amadavat, amadis, amadis of gaul, amado, amadoda, amador guerrero, amadou, amagasaki, amah, amain
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Example sentences from the Web for amadoda
For the rest, amadoda, the house is very near and contains that which is good to eat and drink.
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