Sonko
SOH-nkoh /ˈsɔ.ŋkɔ/
"Sonko" is Sheng for rich or flashy person (also: a boss).
Meaning
- noun rich or flashy person; a boss. A rich or flashy person; a boss.
Examples
- Yule ni sonko wa mtaa. That one is the boss of the neighborhood.
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Questions about Sonko
What does Sonko mean in Sheng?
"Sonko" is Sheng for rich or flashy person (also: a boss). A rich or flashy person; a boss.
How do you use Sonko in a sentence?
"Yule ni sonko wa mtaa." means "That one is the boss of the neighborhood."
How do you pronounce Sonko?
Say it SOH-nkoh (/ˈsɔ.ŋkɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
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