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betu
/bɔtu/
v_rt.
“split”
 
v.
(migbetu, mig><ø-) cracked; split
Migbetu ka buu kayi te piyus ku.
My boil in my buttocks cracked.
Cult. a crack in something as a bottle, jar, or waterpole, but not to the extent that it cannot be used
Eng. crack; split
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M
 
vi.
for something (egbetu, actor, eg><ø-) to shoot or explode
Eng. shoot; explode; pop; crack; bang; retort
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M
 
v.
for someone (egpabetu, agent, eg><ø-pA-) to shoot a weapon or cause something to explode
Eng. shoot; fire, to; pull trigger
Online dict status: -
Usage level: M

Updated by: RJH,AAA,RUL,RJH
Last updated: 13/Oct/2009