dhihaka

How to say it

Meaning

derision or mockery, making fun of someone often through teasing or laughter.

Good to know

fanya dhihaka means to mock or make fun of someone.

Examples

• Watoto walimfanyia dhihaka mwenzao.The children made fun of their classmate.
• Usinifanyie dhihaka mbele ya wageni.Don't mock me in front of the guests.
• Je, alikasirika kwa dhihaka hiyo?Did he get angry because of that mockery?
• Hawakumaanisha dhihaka, walikuwa wakicheza tu.They didn't mean mockery, they were just joking.