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Musuni ya Bata is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Musuni ya Bata

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Musuni ya Bata definition 1

Literally “skin of Bata (shoe),” slang for cheap slippers (Bata is a shoe brand). Usage: Aleki na musuni ya Bata – She’s out here in Bata sandals (implying a very casual look).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

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Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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