Basha

Basha

BASH-a ˈbaʃə
Noun

Improvised shelter.

Example Sentences

"Build a basha."
"Under the basha."

Etymology & History

British Army term. From Malay/Hindi for shelter.

Word Details

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Region
United Kingdom
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Era
1900s
Language
none
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Formality
neutral

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