usawi

Meaning

Common Definition

magic, sorcery; enchant; magical, supernatural, occult, incomprehensible

ku definitions

magic½

Usage

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usawi

More Info

Commentary

Originally, usawi also included "technology so complex it's impossible to tell apart from magic" in its meaning, but this meaning has been deprecated by the creator.

Origin

  • Swahili: uchawi; witchcraft, sorcery
  • Created by: jan Tumu
  • Coined in: 2019, post-pu

Usage Data

  • Category: obscure
  • Usage: 23%
  • Book: ku lili

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