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sheng [verb]

Chinia

Maana (Definition)

To leak secrets or betray a friend's trust to authorities or rivals.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

betray / snitch on / sell out

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

chinia

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

"Alimchinia mshikaji wake kwa polisi."

Translation: He snitched on his friend to the police.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
salitiChoma picha
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