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sheng [verb]

Alurua

Maana (Definition)

To intentionally confuse someone with double talk or mislead them in street dealings.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

confuse / mislead / fool someone

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

alurua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Youth Slang
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Usisikilize maneno yake maana anajaribu kualurua vijana."

Translation: Do not listen to his words because he is trying to mislead the youths.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Changanya mbaodanganya
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