Sarakasi
sah-rah-KAH-see /sɑ.ɾɑ.ˈkɑ.si/
"Sarakasi" is Sheng for drama (also: circus).
Meaning
- noun drama, circus. Chaos or showy drama.
Examples
- Bunge leo ilikuwa sarakasi tupu. Parliament today was a total circus.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'sarakasi' (circus).
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about Sarakasi
What does Sarakasi mean in Sheng?
"Sarakasi" is Sheng for drama (also: circus). Chaos or showy drama.
How do you use Sarakasi in a sentence?
"Bunge leo ilikuwa sarakasi tupu." means "Parliament today was a total circus."
How do you pronounce Sarakasi?
Say it sah-rah-KAH-see (/sɑ.ɾɑ.ˈkɑ.si/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Sarakasi come from?
Swahili 'sarakasi' (circus).
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