swahili
[verb]
Chokoza
Maana (Definition)
To deliberately irritate, tease, or prompt anger in another.
Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):
provoke / annoy / tease
Sheng / Standard Equivalent:
chokoza
Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu origin
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):
"Usimchokoze mbwa aliyelala."
Translation: Do not provoke a sleeping dog.
Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):