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Swahili

mmbea

m-MBEH-ah

How to say it

Swahilimmbeam-MBEH-ahsoon
Englishchatterersoon
Frenchbavardsoon

Meaning

a chatterer or gossip, a scandal-monger or overly curious person.

Good to know

chatterer, gossip, scandal- monger; inquisitive/curious person

Examples

  • Usimwambie siri, ni mmbea mkubwa.Don't tell him a secret, he's a big gossip.
  • Mmbea alieneza habari za uongo mtaani.The gossip spread false rumors around the neighborhood.
  • Jirani yetu ni mmbea, husikiliza mazungumzo yote.Our neighbor is nosy, she listens to every conversation.
  • Je, wewe ni mmbea au unaweza kutunza siri?Are you a gossip, or can you keep a secret?

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