Mvivu
MVEE-voo /ˈᶬvi.vu/
"Mvivu" is Sheng for lazy person.
Meaning
- noun lazy person. Someone who will not move. Used at home, at work and about yourself on a Sunday morning.
Examples
- Wewe ni mvivu sana leo. You are so lazy today.
- Mvivu hupati kazi. A lazy person doesn't find work.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'mvivu' (lazy person).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mvivu
What does Mvivu mean in Sheng?
"Mvivu" is Sheng for lazy person. Someone who will not move. Used at home, at work and about yourself on a Sunday morning.
How do you use Mvivu in a sentence?
"Wewe ni mvivu sana leo." means "You are so lazy today."
How do you pronounce Mvivu?
Say it MVEE-voo (/ˈᶬvi.vu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mvivu come from?
Swahili 'mvivu' (lazy person).
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