Wacha mchezo
WAH-chah m-CHEH-zoh /ˈwɑ.tʃɑ m.ˈtʃɛ.zɔ/
"Wacha mchezo" is Sheng for stop joking (also: be serious).
Meaning
- phrase stop joking, be serious. Said when someone is not taking a thing seriously.
Examples
- Wacha mchezo, exam ni kesho. Stop joking, the exam is tomorrow.
Similar and opposite words
Same meaning
Where it comes from
Swahili.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Wacha mchezo
What does Wacha mchezo mean in Sheng?
"Wacha mchezo" is Sheng for stop joking (also: be serious). Said when someone is not taking a thing seriously.
How do you use Wacha mchezo in a sentence?
"Wacha mchezo, exam ni kesho." means "Stop joking, the exam is tomorrow."
How do you pronounce Wacha mchezo?
Say it WAH-chah m-CHEH-zoh (/ˈwɑ.tʃɑ m.ˈtʃɛ.zɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Wacha mchezo come from?
Swahili.
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