kaidi

How to say it

Meaning

stubbornly disobedient, refusing to comply or accept correction.

Good to know

used of children and animals that will not obey; also used as a verb, kukaidi, meaning to defy or resist.

Examples

• Mtoto huyu ni kaidi sana.This child is very disobedient.
• Usinikaidi, fanya nilivyokuambia.Don't defy me, do as I told you.
• Kwa nini unakaidi maagizo ya mwalimu?Why do you disobey the teacher's instructions?
• Alikaidi ushauri wa wazazi wake na akajuta baadaye.He defied his parents' advice and regretted it later.