mitumbaEtymologyFrom Swahili mitumba, plural of mtumba (“bundle, bale”). Second-hand clothes are often packaged in bundles or bales.mitumba means second-hand clothing, especially that provided by aid agencies and subsequently sold. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounSecond-hand clothing, especially that provided by aid agencies and subsequently sold.