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akpụrụka
What does akpụrụka mean?
The word for a beat-up, barely-functioning public transport bus or car — the kind that rattles and breaks down constantly.
"I'm not boarding that akpụrụka, let's wait for the next bus."
Origin
Documented Otu-Onitsha transport-worker slang in Nkamigbo & Eme (2011), referring to an old, poorly maintained public-transport vehicle.
Frequently asked questions
What does Akpụrụka mean?
It refers to an old, rickety, poorly-maintained vehicle, especially a public-transport bus.
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