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单词 mbongo
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Definition of mbongo in English:

mbongo

noun (ə)mˈbɒŋɡəʊ
South African informal
  • 1Chiefly derogatory. A political stooge or apologist; a ‘yes-man’.

  • 2A traditional African praise poet or public orator.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Eastern Province Herald. From Xhosa imbongi and its cognate Zulu imbongi traditional praise poet or public orator.

 
 

Definition of mbongo in US English:

mbongo

noun(ə)mˈbɒŋɡəʊ
South African informal
  • 1Chiefly derogatory. A political stooge or apologist; a ‘yes-man’.

  • 2A traditional African praise poet or public orator.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in Eastern Province Herald. From Xhosa imbongi and its cognate Zulu imbongi traditional praise poet or public orator.

 
 
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