bwana
/ˈbwɑːnə/
noun
- A title or form of address meaning 'master' or 'boss,' used in East Africa, especially in Kenya and Tanzania.
- In the village, the children called the teacher 'bwana' as a sign of respect.
- The workers referred to the plantation owner as bwana because he was in charge.
- The safari guide greeted the tourists with a respectful 'Jambo, bwana.'
- A term used humorously or ironically to refer to someone who is acting like a boss or giving orders.
- When my friend started telling everyone what to do, I laughed and said, 'Yes, bwana, whatever you say.'
- My little brother walked into the room and announced, 'I am the bwana of the TV remote!'
- The cat sat on the desk, looking at me as if it were the bwana of the house.
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