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Mambaru

mah-MBAH-roo /mɑ.ˈᵐbɑ.ɾu/

noun
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"Mambaru" is Sheng for detectives (especially the dci).

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Meaning

noun detectives (especially the dci). Detectives (especially the DCI).

Examples

Mambaru wamefanya raid. The detectives did a raid.

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What does Mambaru mean in Sheng?

"Mambaru" is Sheng for detectives (especially the dci). Detectives (especially the DCI).

How do you use Mambaru in a sentence?

"Mambaru wamefanya raid." means "The detectives did a raid."

How do you pronounce Mambaru?

Say it mah-MBAH-roo (/mɑ.ˈᵐbɑ.ɾu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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To quote this page: “Mambaru.” Shengwords Sheng Dictionary, updated 2026-11-10. https://shengwords.co.ke/word/mambaru (accessed 2026-11-10).