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

by Lastpagan January 15, 2011

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
