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sheng [noun]

Ngoso

Maana (Definition)

Sheng slang referring to the English language or English-speaking mannerisms.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

English language / foreign tongue / Western talk

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ngoso / kizungu

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

"Jamaa anajua kupiga ngoso safi sana."

Translation: The guy knows how to speak fluent English.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
KiingerezaPera la kizungu
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