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jabjab

[tʲæpˠtʲæpˠ]

verb

LanguageMarshallese

Meaning
  1. be short of
  2. run out; out to reach
  3. To have an insufficient amount of something or to fail to reach a destination or requirement.
Examples

I jabjab in men ko an.

I am short of his things.

Pronunciationtʲæpˠtʲæpˠ

Part of speechverb

Usage noteCommonly used to describe running out of supplies or materials.

Status: Adapted from English Wiktionary — awaiting native speaker review

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