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yaba

/ˈjɑː.bɑː/
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• noun

1

A prominent mainland suburb and commercial district of Lagos in southwestern Nigeria, noted as a major hub for higher education, technology startups, and busy open-air markets.

2

An illicit stimulant drug produced primarily in Southeast Asia, typically sold as small brightly colored tablets containing a mixture of methamphetamine and caffeine.

Example

"Public health officials across the region launched awareness campaigns to address the rising abuse of yaba among young laborers."

3

A town and department located in Nayala Province in northwestern Burkina Faso.

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• Nearby Words

xyridaceous
xyris
xyz
yaba
yacare caiman
yachiyo
yacht

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Yaba. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/yaba
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