idiom
[phrase]
Cheka na kipofu
Maana (Definition)
Literally 'laughing with a blind man', meaning pretending goodwill while deceiving them.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
fake friendliness / insincere pretense
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
cheka uongo
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Metaphor
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Usifanye mchezo wa kucheka na kipofu."
Translation: Do not engage in fake insincere friendliness.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):