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mchekeshi

mcheh-KEH-shee

How to say it

Swahilimchekeshimcheh-KEH-shee
Englishcomedian; joker
Frenchhumoriste, comique ; farceur

Meaning

A person who makes people laugh, either as a job on stage, radio or social media, or just by being funny among friends.

Good to know

M/wa class noun, plural wachekeshi; from kuchekesha, to make laugh. Mchekeshaji, plural wachekeshaji, means the same.

Examples

  • Mchekeshi huyo aliwafanya watazamaji wacheke sana.That comedian made the audience laugh a lot.
  • Kaka yangu ni mchekeshi katika familia yetu.My brother is the joker in our family.
  • Wachekeshi wengi wanajulikana kupitia mitandao ya kijamii.Many comedians are known through social media.

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Forms

mchekeshaji

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