Mwizi
MWEE-zee /ˈmʷi.zi/
"Mwizi" is Sheng for thief.
Meaning
- noun thief. A thief. Plural 'wezi'. In a mtaa context this word travels fast and loudly.
Examples
- Mwizi amechukua simu yangu. A thief took my phone.
- Wezi wanaiba usiku sana. Thieves steal mostly at night.
See Mwizi used in other entries
- Shosh bado anatumia mulika mwizi.Grandma still uses a torch phone.From Mulika mwizi
- Mwizi alibondwa na raia.The thief was beaten by the crowd.From Kubonda
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'mwizi' (thief).
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Mwizi
What does Mwizi mean in Sheng?
"Mwizi" is Sheng for thief. A thief. Plural 'wezi'. In a mtaa context this word travels fast and loudly.
How do you use Mwizi in a sentence?
"Mwizi amechukua simu yangu." means "A thief took my phone."
How do you pronounce Mwizi?
Say it MWEE-zee (/ˈmʷi.zi/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Mwizi come from?
Swahili 'mwizi' (thief).
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