Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

muamba

Noun

moo-AHM-bah

Definition

A term often used in Brazilian Portuguese to refer to a type of smuggled goods or contraband, particularly related to items sold in an informal market.

Examples

After the festival, many vendors were found selling muamba by the roadside.
He was caught trying to sell muamba from his car.
Buying muamba can be risky, as the quality of goods is often questionable.

Meaning

The word ‘muamba’ carries connotations of illegal trading or the informal sale of products, often seen in a cultural context where individuals engage in the purchase and sale of goods without proper regulation.