Swahili
chokochoko
cho-ko-CHO-ko
How to say it
Swahilichokochokocho-ko-CHO-kosoon
Englishprovocationsoon
Frenchprovocationsoon
Meaning
provocation, needless trouble, or a stirring up of disagreement.
Good to know
kupenda chokochoko describes someone who likes stirring up trouble.
Examples
- Yeye anapenda chokochoko, usimsikilize.He likes stirring up trouble, don't listen to him.
- Chokochoko za watoto zilisababisha ugomvi.The children's provocations caused a quarrel.
- Epuka chokochoko kazini, fanya kazi yako tu.Avoid trouble-making at work, just do your job.
- Maneno yake yalikuwa chokochoko tu, sio ukweli.His words were just provocation, not the truth.
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