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sheng [noun]

Naii

Maana (Definition)

Sheng street term for a small folding pocket knife.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

pocket knife / small concealable blade

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

naii

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

"Alitoa naii mfukoni kukata kamba."

Translation: He produced a pocket knife from his pocket to cut the rope.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kisuNgeso
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