papaya
Definitions
papaya In A Sentence
Origin & Usage
Cuban Spanish; vulgar sense of the fruit name.
People Also Ask
What does 'papaya' mean in Cuba?
In Cuba it's vulgar slang for the vagina, so it's avoided as a fruit name.
What do Cubans call the papaya fruit instead?
They call it 'frutabomba' to sidestep the vulgar meaning of 'papaya.'
Is it rude to say 'papaya' in Cuba?
Yes — asking for 'papaya' can sound crude, so locals use 'frutabomba' for the fruit.
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