Fuliza
foo-LEE-zah /fu.ˈli.zɑ/
"Fuliza" is Sheng for to borrow from M-Pesa (also: to go into overdraft).
Meaning
- verb to borrow from M-Pesa, to go into overdraft. To pay for something with borrowed mobile money when your balance is low.
Examples
- Nimefuliza ndio nilipe stima. I borrowed on M-Pesa to pay for electricity.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From Safaricom's Fuliza service; Swahili for 'keep going'.
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Fuliza
What does Fuliza mean in Sheng?
"Fuliza" is Sheng for to borrow from M-Pesa (also: to go into overdraft). To pay for something with borrowed mobile money when your balance is low.
How do you use Fuliza in a sentence?
"Nimefuliza ndio nilipe stima." means "I borrowed on M-Pesa to pay for electricity."
How do you pronounce Fuliza?
Say it foo-LEE-zah (/fu.ˈli.zɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Fuliza come from?
From Safaricom's Fuliza service; Swahili for 'keep going'.
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