Nkuba kyeyo
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[edit] Word or phrase of Ugandan English
Nkuba kyeyo (noun)
[edit] Meaning or equivalent in standard English
Literally means "I use the broom" or "I sweep". The English equivalent is economic refugee or economic immigrant. Refers to Ugandans who are economic refugees or immigrants to other countries.
[edit] Usage of the word or phrase
Nkuba kyeyo is a person doing kyeyo. They may also be referred to as "kyeyo man" or "kyeyo woman".
Example: "She is nkuba kyeyo in London".
The nkuba kyeyos is a collective noun for Ugandan economic refugees.
[edit] Origin of the word or phrase
See Kyeyo for origins.
