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sheng [noun]

Twenny

Maana (Definition)

Urban Sheng slang for a Kenya twenty-shilling coin.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

twenty-shilling coin / twenty bob unit

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

twenny

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Sheng from English 'twenty'
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Niortosheni twenny ya kununua pipi."

Translation: Sort me out with twenty bob to buy sweets.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
coinmshikoPesa
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