simba

/ ˈsɪmbə /

noun

1. an E African word for lion

Word History and Origins

Origin of simba¹

Swahili

Example Sentences

Part of these traditions involved refurbishing his "simba" - or bachelor's pad within his father's homestead - into a home suitable for the couple and their three-year-old son George.

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While she’s still unfamiliar with what Chicano means, she’s grown fond of the environment at Viet Monster Hood, where decals that say “Vietnamese Gang,” are everywhere, hip-hop blares in the background and even the shop bulldog, Simba, has drawn-on tattoos.

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North West also appeared as Young Simba in the Hollywood Bowl's The Lion King 30th anniversary concert last year but her singing was criticised on social media.

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The brigade said it looked at a dog's drive to play when trying to find specialist fire investigation dogs and has two recruits for Sherlock to pass on his duties to - Simba, eight, and Smokey, three.

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Until May 2022, Illia lived in Vinnytsia, central Ukraine, with his parents and their now 11-year-old cocker spaniel Simba.

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