kibarango

How to say it

Meaning

a short, thick stick; also used of a short, stocky person.

Good to know

{dimin. of mbarango); short, thick stick; short, heavyset person

Examples

• Alichukua kibarango kujilinda njiani.He took a short thick stick to protect himself on the road.
• Watu walimwita kibarango kwa sababu ya umbo lake.People called him 'the short stick' because of his build.
• Je, kibarango hiki kinatosha kuchimbia shimo?Is this short stick enough to dig a hole?
• Mvulana kibarango alishinda mashindano ya nguvu.The short, stocky boy won the strength competition.

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