barua

From Hindi बद्दुआ (badduā).

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)

Borrowed from Omani Arabic بروة‎ (barwa).

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barua (n class, plural barua)

1. letter (written message)

• barua meme (“fax”)
• barua pepe (“email”)
• barua ya ndege (“airmail”)