kejeli
keh-JEH-lee
How to say it
Swahilikejelikeh-JEH-leesoon
Englishmockery, ridicule, sarcasmsoon
Frenchmoquerie, raillerie, sarcasmesoon
Meaning
Words or behavior meant to make fun of someone or show contempt, often by saying the opposite of what is meant.
Good to know
N class noun. Maneno ya kejeli, mocking words; kwa kejeli, sarcastically. The verb is kukejeli, to mock.
Examples
- Alijibu swali hilo kwa kejeli.He answered that question sarcastically.
- Maneno yake ya kejeli yaliwaudhi wenzake.His mocking words upset his colleagues.
- Mashabiki walimrushia kocha kejeli baada ya kipigo.The fans threw ridicule at the coach after the defeat.
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