idiom [phrase]

Bana pua

Maana (Definition)

Literally 'pinched nose speech', referring to talking with pretension or snobbish arrogance.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

speak with artificial twang / act haughty

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ongea na pua

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphorical Idiom

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Acha kubana pua unapozungumza na wazee."

Translation: Stop speaking with an artificial twang when talking to elders.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Dharau kijicho