Barbie

Meaning: 1. A person from the posh/rich areas of the town (Nairobi) 2. A Softie

Origin: Unknown

Use: Wale madame ni ma babie= Those girls are rich

Period: Mid 90's

Synonyms: Unknown

Pronounciation: (Noun) [ Ba-bee ]

Relate: Mbabi Softie Poshi Uptown

Variations: Babie, Babi, Babii

History: The tweng' version of the common word "Babylon" but borrowed from the Rastafarian context of Babylon being all about oppression and "eating" the common man.

Clarification: Not originally related to the name "Barbie" from Barbie doll but could full well now be used in that context,

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