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Alabi

Noun

Sense 1: A West African surname primarily found among the Yoruba ethnic group.

Sample Sentence: Mr. Alabi is a renowned poet in Nigeria.

Noun

Sense 2: A defense or excuse to avoid being accused or held responsible for something.

Sample Sentence: The suspect provided a detailed alabi for his whereabouts during the time of the crime.

Verb

Sense 1: To provide an alibi or excuse.

Sample Sentence: She alabied her absence from the meeting by claiming she had a medical emergency.

Adjective

Sense 1: Pertaining to or characteristic of the Alaba International Market in Lagos, Nigeria, known for the sale of electronic goods.

Sample Sentence: The shop owner received a shipment of Alabi electronics straight from Lagos.