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swahili [noun]

Mchikicho

Maana (Definition)

A heavy, continuous crunching or grinding noise produced by machinery or crushing stones.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

loud crunching sound / grinding commotion

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mchikicho

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Bantu Onomatopoeia
Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mchikicho wa mashine ya kusaga ulisikika mtaani kucha."

Translation: The loud crunching noise of the grain mill was heard across the neighborhood all day.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Kelelemsagiko
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