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Matumbo refers to the Nike Zoom Matumbo, a track shoe made by Nike for elite distance runners racing the 3,000 to 10,000 meter in competitions.

Nike named the shoes the Zoom Matumbo after Bernard Lagat, a US elite distance runner, said that the hole in the back of the spikes reminded him of a Matumbo, which in his native African language means the best part of the goat.

Nike's Product description:

The Zoom Matumbo is the lightest distance spike Nike has ever made for the very best distance runners in the world. High strength Flywire technology works to minimize overlays and maximizes strength and durability of the spike. Lightweight Flashion midsole foam provides great arch support and protection over any distance. Horseshoe Pebax® plate with four removeable pins. Sharkskin heel pad delivers added traction and reduce weight. Wt. 3.4 oz.
I just got the new Matumbo's. Man They are sick! They only weigh 3.4 ounces! I'm ready to set huge PRs baby!
matumbo by Jay Tarbox September 19, 2009
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Maumback. Come on back
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Literature that can be used to excite ones fantasies. Also called literotica or erotica for short. Usually pertains to things considered taboo in today's world.
I seen a story about father daughter sex in Jacobs room. He must be into maturbatory literature.
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John: matumbo
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The Magumba state is when One becomes Everything. One melts into Humanity, into Eternity, into Infinity. One becomes all things at all times at all places.
Sometimes I slip into the Magumba state. Sometimes it happens when I'm tripping balls, and other times it happens while I'm completely sober and meditating. It is the capitol T Truth.
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Maturbating 

To masturbate maturely, typically while wearing a monocle, top hat, and smoking from a corn cob pipe
I wish to partake in the act of Maturbating, where did I leave my monocle and cob pipe?
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