"boda-boda" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: boda-bodas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Swahili bodaboda, from English border. Etymology templates: {{bor|en|sw|bodaboda}} Swahili bodaboda, {{der|en|en|border}} English border Head templates: {{en-noun}} boda-boda (plural boda-bodas)
  1. (East Africa) A bicycle or motorcycle used as a taxi. Tags: Africa, East Categories (topical): Vehicles Synonyms: bodaboda, boda boda

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