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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