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Africa slang
Trouble; a serious problem or mess (similar to wahala)
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Tone
Casual and context-dependent.
Region
Africa
Formality
Informal.
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yawa means Trouble; a serious problem or mess (similar to wahala). It is best read as africa slang associated with Africa.
"yawa" means Trouble; a serious problem or mess (similar to wahala). In Africa, the nuance may be more specific.
Casual and context-dependent.
Usually safest with people who already understand the context.
Context-dependent
Calamity; misfortune; trouble (often for a difficult person or situation)
Problem; scolding; reprimand (can mean a tough situation or being in trouble)
Confusion; mess; trouble (a state of disorder).
To cause trouble; to annoy (Gulf Arabic).
Someone who is a burden or trouble (literally "fire dragon," implies bringing trouble)
Trouble; mess; scam.
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