Meaning : Commute by bus (originally Kenya Bus Service) Use : Uski leo sina moti, ita bidi ni javo = Man! today I'm car-less, I'll have to commute. Period: Mid 90's Related to: Bustop, Bu, Ride, Jav, Mat, Cheddar, Bu flight, Synonyms: Chuma, , Spelling variation: - | |
Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:One more example of Sheng's strange versitility. Borrowed from a contracted form of the English word "Javeline". This word is descriptive of the act of holding the support rail inside the bus. One's arm is raised akin to that of a javelin thrower! |