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sheng [noun]

Umombo

Maana (Definition)

Speaking in sophisticated or complicated English to show off

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

English language flex / high-sounding English

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

umombo

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

"Kijana huyo alileta umombo mwingi kwenye kikao"

Translation: That guy brought a lot of high English flex to the meeting

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
kiingereza
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