Swahili
mkupuzi
mku-PU-zi
How to say it
Swahilimkupuzimku-PU-zisoon
Englishhorseplayersoon
Frenchchahuteursoon
Meaning
someone prone to rough physical play, pushing, or hitting others; a boisterous horseplayer.
Good to know
describes rowdy, physically rough behavior, often among children.
Examples
- Mkupuzi huyo alimwumiza mwenzake wakati wa mchezo.That rowdy boy hurt his playmate during the game.
- Je, kwa nini mwalimu alimkemea mkupuzi?Why did the teacher scold the horseplayer?
- Watoto wakupuzi mara nyingi hupata majeraha madogo.Boisterous children often get minor injuries.
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