Sheng for “guy”
The most common Sheng word for guy is Msee. Others: Chali, Jamaa.
Msee m-SEH-eh, most common
"Msee" is Sheng for guy (also: person, dude, mate). The workhorse noun of Sheng: a person, usually male, but often gender-neutral when you are addressing someone. Plural is wasee. If you learn one word, learn this one.
- Msee, niko na doo kidogo tu.Man, I only have a little money.
Chali CHAH-lee
"Chali" is Sheng for dude (also: guy, bro). A friendly way to name or call a male peer. Chali carries warmth; it is what you say to a friend you have not seen in a while.
- Chali wangu aliniita jana usiku.My dude called me last night.
Jamaa jah-MAH-ah
"Jamaa" is Sheng for the guy (also: relatives, folks). Either a particular person you are pointing at ('that jamaa') or your extended family. Which meaning applies depends on the sentence.
- Jamaa yule hakulipa.That guy didn't pay.
What is the Sheng word for guy?
The most common Sheng word for guy is Msee. Others: Chali, Jamaa.
How do you say guy in Sheng in a sentence?
"Msee, niko na doo kidogo tu." means "Man, I only have a little money."