misengenyo

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Meaning

Rumors, gossip, or slanderous statements about someone.

Good to know

plural of msengenyo (m-/mi- class); often used disapprovingly.

Examples

• Misengenyo imeenea kijijini haraka.Rumors have spread quickly in the village.
• Je, misengenyo hii ina ukweli wowote?Is there any truth to these rumors?
• Misengenyo haikuthibitishwa na mtu yeyote.The rumors were not confirmed by anyone.
• Watu wataacha kueneza misengenyo baada ya ukweli kujulikana.People will stop spreading rumors once the truth is known.

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