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Agaba

proper noun

LanguageIgbo (Nigeria)

Meaning
  1. stubborn, reckless masquerade that moves about with an axe or matchet (machete), and a chain or rope round its waist, always ready to fight and destroy things
  2. Agaba masquerade
  3. A type of aggressive masquerade known for being reckless, carrying tools like an axe or machete, and acting ready to fight.
Examples

Agaba bịara n'ọgbọ egwuregwu, onye ọ bụla gbapụrụ.

The Agaba masquerade came to the playground, and everyone ran away.

Part of speechproper noun

Usage noteRefers to a specific cultural entity in Igbo tradition.

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Source: Wikidata lexemes (CC0-1.0), adapted.