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sheng [verb]

Gongea

Maana (Definition)

Sheng street slang meaning to ask a peer for a bite of their meal or a share of money.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

request a share of food or money / sponge off

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ku-gongea / kuitisha

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

"Kijana aligongea chipsi kutoka kwa rafiki yake."

Translation: The youth requested a bite of French fries from his friend.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
OmbaThibitisha
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