kumbaya
What is another word for kumbaya? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — Invoked, often sarcastically, to describe a moment of forced or naive group togetherness and harmony.
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How to use kumbaya
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
kumbaya moment
kumbaya session
Etymology
From the Gullah spiritual "Kumbaya," itself believed to be a rendering of the English phrase "come by here."
Full origin of kumbaya →Frequently asked questions
What does “kumbaya” mean?
The word “kumbaya” means invoked, often sarcastically, to describe a moment of forced or naive group togetherness and harmony. In plain terms, used today mostly with an edge of sarcasm, for feel-good bonding that feels shallow or unearned.
How do you pronounce “kumbaya”?
“Kumbaya” is pronounced koom-beye-YAH (/ˌkum.baɪˈjɑ/ in IPA).
How do you use “kumbaya” in a sentence?
Here is “kumbaya” used in a sentence: “The team-building retreat turned into an eye-rolling kumbaya session by the second hour.”
What part of speech is “kumbaya”?
“Kumbaya” is a noun.
