Swahili
kipuzi
kee-POO-zee
How to say it
Swahilikipuzikee-POO-zeesoon
Englishbaublesoon
Frenchbabiolesoon
Meaning
a small, cheap ornament or object of little real value; a bauble or trinket.
Good to know
Often used dismissively.
Examples
- Alinunua vipuzi vya plastiki kwa watoto.He bought plastic trinkets for the children.
- Usipoteze pesa kwa vipuzi visivyo na thamani.Don't waste money on worthless baubles.
- Duka hili linauza vipuzi vya bei nafuu tu.This shop only sells cheap trinkets.
- Zawadi yake ilikuwa kipuzi kidogo, lakini nilifurahi.His gift was a small trinket, but I was pleased.
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