Swahili
chokoza
cho-KO-za
How to say it
Swahilichokozacho-KO-zasoon
Englishto teasesoon
Frenchtaquiner, plaisantersoon
Meaning
to tease or provoke someone.
Good to know
kuchokoza is the everyday word for teasing or winding someone up.
Examples
- Usimchokoze mdogo wako, atalia.Don't tease your little brother, he'll cry.
- Kaka yangu alinichokoza mpaka nikakasirika.My brother teased me until I got angry.
- Mbwa alichokozwa na watoto barabarani.The dog was provoked by children in the street.
- Usichokoze nyoka, atakuuma.Don't provoke the snake, it will bite you.
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