by Lastpagan January 15, 2011

Swahili word meaning "Sir" or "Lord." Swahili word meaning "Boss" or "Spirit." Used in old Tarzan movies, incorrectly to denote white men. It's also the name of a very large pit bull in Florida.
The Bwana is coming.
by Bwanadog April 11, 2006

by bwanagirl November 11, 2003

The leader of the expedition; the white guy with the pith helmet being followed by the native bearers carrying stuff. The term derives from a song by Frank Zappa about a guy with a big dick.
by sheramil July 01, 2016
