Tokunbo
1 definition
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Fairly used or second-hand goods, especially those imported from abroad.
"He bought a tokunbo car."
Pronunciation:/toʊˈkʌnboʊ/
Origin:A Yoruba word that literally means 'from over the sea'. It was originally a name given to children born abroad, but its meaning shifted to refer to imported goods.
Part of Speech:Noun
Synonyms:Second-hand, Fairly used, Belgian
More Examples:
"Tokunbo phones are cheaper."
Popularized by:A very common term in Nigeria for imported second-hand items, especially cars and electronics.