Kaikaiとは 意味・読み方・使い方

名詞

kai-kai (uncountable)

1. (Nigeria) Moonshine; illicit alcohol.
   • 1983, Edet A. Udo, Who are the Ibibio?, page 251:

     Several things were needed before the family prayer started — water for washing hands, a chair for sitting and palm wine, or better still, strong drink, kai kai. Holding a gourd cup of palm wine in his right hand , the head of the family would   […]

   • 1998, Emmanuel Uzo Obi, The Bridge to the 21st Century: The Path for Nigeria, Bizon Assoc, page 27:

     […] vodka, gin, whiskey, brandy, moonshine (kai-kai) etc. Profits from this monopoly are invested by government in the various projects in the state. The state has what is known as ABC stores in all counties and they are a huge source of revenue.

   • 2004, Benson Omonode, Try Another Leg, page 70:

     […] kai-kai, a keg of palm wine and a plate of kolanuts. "These items are for you, " he announced, looking at the guests, particularly Oshare's in-laws.

   • 2009, Dr. Oliver Akamnonu, Professor Ndu Eke, Earth's Man of Color: Genes, Agenda or Jeans, Xlibris Corporation, →ISBN, page 75:

     At ceremonies in the village, the traditional drinks presented and served were palm wine, kai-kai, and water. There were two sources of palm wine. That from the oil palm tree was the traditional one for men. It had high-alcohol content.

参考

• kai kai

名詞

kaikai (uncountable)

1. (Nigeria) Nigerian gin