Boda-boda

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A bicycle or motorcycle used as a taxi. Africa, East

    "The discussion opened our eyes to what has subsequently become perhaps the most important element of the work, that boda boda drivers are a completely alienated group within Kampala."

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"The discussion opened our eyes to what has subsequently become perhaps the most important element of the work, that boda boda drivers are a completely alienated group within Kampala."

Etymology

Borrowed from Swahili bodaboda, from English border.

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