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Definitions of "Chamba chamba"


1. Chamba chamba


English Translation

Tacky


Definition

showing poor taste and quality.


Example Sentences

Patois: Wah mek yuh dress suh channa chamba?
English: Why do you dress so tacky?


Related Words

All fruits ripe , Babylon , Backside , Bad like yaz ,



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