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sheng [noun]

Ziraili wa mtaa

Maana (Definition)

An intimidating figure feared for ruthless physical enforcement

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

notorious street enforcer / scary muscle

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

ziraili mtaa

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

"Kila mtu alimwogopa ziraili wa mtaa"

Translation: Everyone feared the notorious street enforcer in the hood

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):
mtu wa hofu
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