Mos mos

mohs mohs /mɔs mɔs/

"Mos mos" is Sheng for slowly (also: gently).

Meaning

  1. adverb slowly, gently. Slowly and with care.

Examples

  • Endesha mos mos, barabara ni mbaya. Drive slowly, the road is bad.

Similar and opposite words

Same meaning

  • Pole pole

Where it comes from

How it was made: Street inventions.

Questions about Mos mos

What does Mos mos mean in Sheng?

"Mos mos" is Sheng for slowly (also: gently). Slowly and with care.

How do you use Mos mos in a sentence?

"Endesha mos mos, barabara ni mbaya." means "Drive slowly, the road is bad."

How do you pronounce Mos mos?

Say it mohs mohs (/mɔs mɔs/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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