sheng [noun]

Mkora wa mtaa

Maana (Definition)

Sheng term for a clever street hustler known for minor swindles and tricky maneuvers.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

neighborhood rogue / street trickster

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

mkora wa mtaa / mjanja wa hood

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Sheng Culture

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mkora wa mtaa alimlaghai mgeni na kumnyanya pesa za nauli."

Translation: The neighborhood rogue tricked the newcomer and took his fare money.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

mjanja tapeli mhuni