Fisi

FEE-see /ˈfi.si/

"Fisi" is Sheng for man who chases women.

Meaning

  1. noun man who chases women. A man who goes after every woman he sees. The word means hyena.

Examples

  • Wacha ufisi, heshimu madem. Stop chasing every girl, respect women.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

Swahili 'fisi' (hyena).

How it was made: Old words, new meanings.

Questions about Fisi

What does Fisi mean in Sheng?

"Fisi" is Sheng for man who chases women. A man who goes after every woman he sees. The word means hyena.

How do you use Fisi in a sentence?

"Wacha ufisi, heshimu madem." means "Stop chasing every girl, respect women."

How do you pronounce Fisi?

Say it FEE-see (/ˈfi.si/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Fisi come from?

Swahili 'fisi' (hyena).

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