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idiom [verb]

Vuma kama upepo

Maana (Definition)

To become widely popular or famous in a very short period

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

trend rapidly / spread like wildfire

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

vuma upepo

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

"Habari hiyo ilivuma kama upepo mtaani"

Translation: That news trended like wildfire in the neighborhood

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
Avumaye baharini ni papa kumbe wengi wamo
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