barua

See also: Barua

Malay

Noun

barua (plural barua-barua, informal 1st possessive baruaku, 2nd possessive baruamu, 3rd possessive baruanya)

1. pimp, one who seeks prostitutes for customers

   Synonyms: alku, jaruman, pinang muda

2. a person hired to perform vice or crimes
3. (vulgar) bastard (an insult term)

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Swahili

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Noun

barua (n class, plural barua)

1. letter (written message)