kobo
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of kobo
First recorded in 1970–75; alteration of English copper 1 ( def. ) (in the sense “coin of low value”)
Example Sentences
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She would not have paid a kobo at the medical center; at least there was still that benefit to being a lecturer.
From "Purple Hibiscus" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
“I’m not spending ten kobo of my money unless I have to.”
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Ifemelu heard a girl close by say, “I don’t have ten kobo for transport to go home.” the strike lasted too long.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
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