Kuringa
koo-REE-ngah /ku.ˈɾi.ŋɡɑ/
"Kuringa" is Sheng for to show off (also: to act proud).
Meaning
- verb to show off, to act proud. To act like you are better than others.
Examples
- Tangu apate job anaringa sana. Since he got a job he shows off a lot.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Kuringa
What does Kuringa mean in Sheng?
"Kuringa" is Sheng for to show off (also: to act proud). To act like you are better than others.
How do you use Kuringa in a sentence?
"Tangu apate job anaringa sana." means "Since he got a job he shows off a lot."
How do you pronounce Kuringa?
Say it koo-REE-ngah (/ku.ˈɾi.ŋɡɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Kuringa come from?
Swahili.
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