buka
buka noun: the short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.
Noun (1)
buka (plural bukas)
Noun (2)
buka (plural bukas)
Noun (3)
buka (plural bukas)
- an inexpensive, quick, road-side restaurant serving Nigerian food.
- I made a noncommittal noise and looked round the buka. It was a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty, with the bare plastic tables showing oil and grease stains.2012, Chibundu Onuzo, The Spider King’s Daughter, Faber and Faber (2013), page 164
Proper noun capitalized: Buka
Buka
- The second-largest island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, in eastern Papua New Guinea.
Forms of buka
| plural | bukas |
|---|---|
| alternative form | boka |
| alternative form | bukka |
Origin of buka
From Javanese [Term?].
Borrowed from Yoruba búkà or Hausa búkkàa.
Phrases with buka
Questions about buka
- What does buka mean?
- Buka means the short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.
- What part of speech is buka?
- Buka can be a noun or a proper noun.
- What is the plural of buka?
- The plural of buka is bukas.
Words near buka in the dictionary
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