Meaning of buka | Babel Free

Definitions

1. The second-largest island in the Autonomous Region of Bougainville, in eastern Papua New Guinea.
2. The short introduction to a gamelan piece, generally played by a single instrument in a free rhythm, with the kendhang coming in on the last few notes to set the tempo.
3. A kangaroo-skin cloak traditionally worn by the Noongar people of southwestern Australia.
4. an inexpensive, quick, road-side restaurant serving Nigerian food.
   Nigeria

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Examples

“I made a noncommittal noise and looked round the buka. It was a Saturday afternoon. The place was empty, with the bare plastic tables showing oil and grease stains.”

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