Mshikaji
m-shee-KAH-jee /m.ʃi.ˈkɑ.dʒi/
"Mshikaji" is Sheng for close friend (also: partner).
Meaning
- noun close friend, partner. A trusted friend. It can also mean a boyfriend or girlfriend.
Examples
- Mshikaji wangu alinisaidia kuhama. My buddy helped me move house.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From Swahili 'shika' (hold).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mshikaji
What does Mshikaji mean in Sheng?
"Mshikaji" is Sheng for close friend (also: partner). A trusted friend. It can also mean a boyfriend or girlfriend.
How do you use Mshikaji in a sentence?
"Mshikaji wangu alinisaidia kuhama." means "My buddy helped me move house."
How do you pronounce Mshikaji?
Say it m-shee-KAH-jee (/m.ʃi.ˈkɑ.dʒi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mshikaji come from?
From Swahili 'shika' (hold).
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