Fala
FAH-lah /ˈfɑ.lɑ/
"Fala" is Sheng for fool (also: idiot).
Meaning
- noun fool, idiot. A foolish person. A common insult between friends, but rude to strangers.
Examples
- Usikuwe fala, soma contract kwanza. Don't be a fool, read the contract first.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Possibly from 'fellow'.
How it was made: Street inventions.
Questions about Fala
What does Fala mean in Sheng?
"Fala" is Sheng for fool (also: idiot). A foolish person. A common insult between friends, but rude to strangers.
How do you use Fala in a sentence?
"Usikuwe fala, soma contract kwanza." means "Don't be a fool, read the contract first."
How do you pronounce Fala?
Say it FAH-lah (/ˈfɑ.lɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Fala come from?
Possibly from 'fellow'.
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