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sheng [noun]

Jambazi la kalamu

Maana (Definition)

Slang term for corrupt officials or executives who steal public funds through paperwork scams.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

corrupt white-collar fraudster / pen robber

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

jambazi wa suti

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

"Jambazi la kalamu lilifuja mamilioni ya fedha za umma."

Translation: The white-collar fraudster embezzled millions of public funds.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mwizi wa kalamu
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