Chang'aa
chah-NGAH-ah /tʃɑ.ˈŋɑ.ɑ/
"Chang'aa" is Sheng for strong home-made spirit.
Meaning
- noun strong home-made spirit. A cheap, strong, illegal drink made at home.
Examples
- Chang'aa ni hatari kwa afya. Chang'aa is bad for your health.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
How it was made: Street inventions.
Questions about Chang'aa
What does Chang'aa mean in Sheng?
"Chang'aa" is Sheng for strong home-made spirit. A cheap, strong, illegal drink made at home.
How do you use Chang'aa in a sentence?
"Chang'aa ni hatari kwa afya." means "Chang'aa is bad for your health."
How do you pronounce Chang'aa?
Say it chah-NGAH-ah (/tʃɑ.ˈŋɑ.ɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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