Sheng for “thief”

The most common Sheng word for thief is Kauzi. Others: Mwizi.

Kauzi kah-OO-zee, most common

"Kauzi" is Sheng for thief. A thief or pickpocket.

  • Chunga simu, kauzi ni wengi tao.Watch your phone, there are many thieves in town.

Mwizi MWEE-zee

"Mwizi" is Sheng for thief. A thief. Plural 'wezi'. In a mtaa context this word travels fast and loudly.

  • Mwizi amechukua simu yangu.A thief took my phone.
What is the Sheng word for thief?

The most common Sheng word for thief is Kauzi. Others: Mwizi.

How do you say thief in Sheng in a sentence?

"Chunga simu, kauzi ni wengi tao." means "Watch your phone, there are many thieves in town."