kuntu

Meaning

Common Definition

laughter, chuckle, laugh, comedy, humor

ku definitions

chuckle¹, comedy½, laugh½, laughter¹

Usage

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Commentary

Originally an initialism of "kalama musi tan uta" ("kmtu"), meant as an equivalent of English "LOL"; compare the formations of "omen" and "peto".

Origin

kulupu musi tan uta: toki pona, 'fun sound from the mouth', to sing with your voice
Created by: jan Wesu, jan Maliku, jan inwin
Coined in: 2018, post-pu

Usage Data

Category: sandbox
Usage: 3%
Book: ku lili

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