Swahili
mchokocho
mcho-KO-cho
How to say it
Swahilimchokochomcho-KO-chosoon
Englishirritationsoon
Frenchirritationsoon
Meaning
irritation, annoyance, or a source of vexation.
Good to know
describes something or someone that causes annoyance.
Examples
- Kelele za jirani zilikuwa mchokocho kwake.The neighbor's noise was an irritation to him.
- Alisababisha mchokocho kwa maswali yake ya mara kwa mara.He caused annoyance with his constant questions.
- Mchokocho ule uliharibu siku yangu.That annoyance ruined my day.
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