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sheng [noun]

Senti za mfukoni

Maana (Definition)

Small amounts of residual cash carried in pockets for buying street snacks or bus fares.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

petty pocket change / small daily cash

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

senti zote

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

"Aligawa senti za mfukoni kwa watoto wanunue pipi."

Translation: He gave away his petty pocket change to children so they buy candy.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mshikoPesaSenti zote
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