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sheng [noun]

Fisi wa mtaani

Maana (Definition)

Sheng slang for a dishonest street character who steals or takes advantage of unsuspecting peers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

opportunistic estate predator

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

fisi wa mtaani

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

"Kuwa macho na fisi wa mtaani anayeiba simu."

Translation: Stay sharp regarding the opportunistic estate predator stealing phones.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Arubaini za mwizi ni arobainimjanjaFisi
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