yaya¹

n. · class 1/2 · nanny

1. nanny; female domestic worker who cares for children, household helper responsible for childcare duties, from Swahili influence

Example: "Yaya centre ĩkoragwo mwena wa Hurlingham Nairobi na nĩ gũkoragwo na irabu na biacara nyingi." — Yaya Centre is located in Hurlingham area of Nairobi and there are many clubs and businesses there.

Etymology: [Sw. yaya]

yaya²

wire plain

1. wire, plain fencing wire