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sheng [noun]

Tompo

Maana (Definition)

A thick stack of cash notes stuffed into a pocket or wallet.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

fat money wad / heavy wallet

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

tompo

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

"Jamaa alitoa tompo ya cash kulipia chakula chote."

Translation: The guy pulled out a fat money wad to pay for all the food.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mshikoChapaaPesa
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