idiom [verb]

Rusha mate

Maana (Definition)

To exchange angry, bitter words back and forth.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

engage in heated verbal quarrel / spit fierce words

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

kurushia maneno

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Swahili Street Metaphor

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Majirani walirusha mate masaa mawili bila suluhu."

Translation: The neighbors exchanged heated words for two hours without resolution.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

zozana Gombana