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sheng [noun]

Fahali wa mtaa

Maana (Definition)

Sheng street slang for an influential, dominant, or respected youth figure in an estate.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

estate big shot / local leader

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fahali wa mtaa

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

"Jamaa huyo anajulikana kama fahali wa mtaa kwa ushawishi wake."

Translation: That guy is known as the estate big shot due to his influence.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mjanjakiongozimbabe
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