wabuma

/wɑˈbuːmɑ/

Definitions

1. noun

A term of endearment or affection, especially in some Indigenous Australian cultures.

“Her grandmother used ‘wabuma’ to call her when she was little, and it still brings a smile to her face.”

Synonyms

  • darling
  • sweetheart

Antonyms

  • outsider
  • stranger