Swahili
mfidhuli
m-fi-DHU-li
How to say it
Swahilimfidhulim-fi-DHU-lisoon
Englishinsolent personsoon
Frenchinsolentsoon
Meaning
a rude, arrogant, or insolent person.
Good to know
insolent/arrogant person; boor, ruffian
Examples
- Mfidhuli aliwatukana wazee bila haya.The insolent man insulted the elders shamelessly.
- Je, kwa nini unamwita mfidhuli?Why do you call him a boor?
- Sikutaka kuwa karibu na mfidhuli.I didn't want to be near an insolent person.
- Mfidhuli ataadhibiwa kwa tabia yake.The ruffian will be punished for his behavior.
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