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sheng [noun]

Risto

Maana (Definition)

Common urban Sheng term referring to news, stories, or casual neighborhood gossip.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

story / narrative / gossip

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

risto

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

"Hiyo risto uliyonimbia jana ilikuwa ya kweli?"

Translation: Was that story you told me yesterday true?

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
RibaSare hiyo storyUmbea
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