Nyang'au

nyah-NGAH-oo /ɲɑ.ˈŋɑ.u/

"Nyang'au" is Sheng for cunning (also: dishonest person).

Meaning

  1. noun cunning, dishonest person. A cunning / dishonest person.

Examples

  • Usiamini huyo nyang'au. Don't trust that cunning person.

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Questions about Nyang'au

What does Nyang'au mean in Sheng?

"Nyang'au" is Sheng for cunning (also: dishonest person). A cunning / dishonest person.

How do you use Nyang'au in a sentence?

"Usiamini huyo nyang'au." means "Don't trust that cunning person."

How do you pronounce Nyang'au?

Say it nyah-NGAH-oo (/ɲɑ.ˈŋɑ.u/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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