mdoya

How to say it

Meaning

a spy or sponger who lives off others, a hanger-on.

Good to know

m- wa- class (people); disapproving, used for someone who freeloads or spies for gain.

Examples

• Hatumtaki mdoya kwenye kikundi chetu.We do not want a hanger-on in our group.
• Je, unamfahamu mdoya yule?Do you know that hanger-on?
• Si mdoya, anafanya kazi kwa bidii.He is not a sponger; he works hard.
• Wadoya hawakukaribishwa mkutanoni.Hangers-on were not welcomed at the meeting.