madomo

How to say it

Meaning

Large mouths or lips; an augmentative form often used to describe a talkative or boastful manner.

Good to know

augmentative plural of mdomo (lip, mouth, m-/mi- class); informal, sometimes mocking register for people who talk too much.

Examples

• Wanasiasa hao wana madomo makubwa lakini vitendo kidogo.Those politicians have big mouths but few actions.
• Usiwasikilize, ni watu wa madomo tu.Don't listen to them, they are just big-mouthed people.
• Je, kwa nini una madomo makubwa hivyo leo?Why are you being so loud-mouthed today?
• Hakuwa na madomo makubwa kabla ya ushindi ule.He wasn't loud-mouthed before that victory.