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Haba! definition 1
An exclamation meaning 'come on!' or 'what the heck!' expressing disbelief, frustration or scolding. Common all over Northern Nigeria/Niger in casual speech
"Haba, zaki bar ni a nan? (Come on!, you will leave me here?)"
DEFINITION 2
Haba! definition 2
Kai, abin mamaki (Wow, surprising)
"Haba! Ba za ka yi haka ba (Wow! You shouldn't do that)"
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- 🇳🇪 Niger
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- August 2025
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