Swahili
midukuo
mee-doo-KOO-oh
How to say it
Swahilimidukuomee-doo-KOO-ohsoon
Englishpushes, slapssoon
Frenchpousséessoon
Meaning
Pushes, pokes, or blows, especially a slap or box on the ear.
Good to know
plural of mdukuo (m- class).
Examples
- Alipata midukuo migongoni mwake kwa mzaha.He got playful pushes on his back.
- Je, midukuo hii ilimuumiza?Did these pushes hurt him?
- Midukuo ya kirafiki haikumkasirisha.The friendly pushes did not anger him.
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