babala

noun

ba·​ba·​la
ˈbäbəˌlä,
plural -s

Word History

Etymology

Afrikaans

First Known Use

1929, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of babala was in 1929

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“Babala.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babala. Accessed 2 Dec. 2024.

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