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teething

teething  n.— «The Customs Union has a myriad of problems initially referred to as “teething,” but not any more. Three years on, some areas are yet to be fully smothered.» —“East Africa: Is EAC a Solution to the Problems...

empty tin

empty tin  n.— «In the current politically charged environment characterised by an increasing number of what the state terms “illegal” demonstrations, rallies and riots, the police definitely has its hands full. Yet this situation is bound...

motor spirit

motor spirit  n.— «If this total were all petrol—what the oil industry calls “gasoline,” PMS, or “motor spirit,” it would indeed be a bonanza.» —“Oil Bonanza? Let Us Get Real” by Vivian Craddock...

motor

motor  n.— «No more commercial motorcyclists, commonly known as boda boda or “motor,” will be allowed in Kigali’s city centre.…The original owner buys another bike, and through this reproductive system, the population of...

tot pack

tot pack  n.— «The government has allowed the continued packing of alcohol in small polythene bags commonly known as “tot packs” which are used by every alcohol producing company as a packaging material.» —“Govt Sleeping...