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What does jumbe mean in pidgin?

"Jumbe" in pidgin, particularly West African Pidgin English, means "jump".

It is a shortened form of the English word "jump" and is used in a similar context.

Here are some examples of how "jumbe" is used:

* "I jumbe for joy when I see you." (I jumped for joy when I saw you.)

* "The monkey jumbe from tree to tree." (The monkey jumped from tree to tree.)

* "Don't jumbe on the bed, you go break am." (Don't jump on the bed, you will break it.)

However, it is important to note that the exact meaning of "jumbe" can vary depending on the specific dialect of pidgin being used.

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