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Tei

TEH-ee /ˈtɛ.i/

"Tei" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze (from 'tea')).

Meaning

  1. noun alcohol, booze (from 'tea'). Alcohol / booze (from 'tea').

Examples

  • Usilete tei kwa ofisi. Don't bring alcohol to the office.

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Questions about Tei

What does Tei mean in Sheng?

"Tei" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze (from 'tea')). Alcohol / booze (from 'tea').

How do you use Tei in a sentence?

"Usilete tei kwa ofisi." means "Don't bring alcohol to the office."

How do you pronounce Tei?

Say it TEH-ee (/ˈtɛ.i/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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