kenyo

How to say it

Meaning

an excuse or evasion, rarely used.

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synonyms include danganyo and zuzuio.

Examples

• Alitoa kenyo badala ya kukiri kosa lake.He gave an excuse instead of admitting his mistake.
• Kenyo lake halikuwashawishi wazazi wake.His evasion didn't convince his parents.
• Je, kwa nini unatafuta kenyo kila mara?Why do you keep looking for excuses?
• Hakukubali kenyo lolote kutoka kwa mfanyakazi aliyechelewa.He didn't accept any excuse from the worker who was late.

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