Meaning & use
Combis
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Small minibuses or vans, especially ones used informally as shared taxis, or combination appliances that perform two functions.
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Commuters in Johannesburg rely heavily on combis to get to work each day.
The new kitchen came with a combi that both bakes and steams food.
A note on using this word
Short for 'combination vehicle' or 'combi van'; the term is especially common in South African and German English for shared taxis and Volkswagen camper vans.
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minibuses
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