msimbo

How to say it

Meaning

a bad reputation or character; also, an assumed name or pseudonym.

Good to know

kisimbo (vi-); bad reputa- tion/character; assumed name, pseud

Examples

• Alijipatia msimbo mbaya kwa matendo yake.He gained a bad reputation because of his actions.
• Mwandishi alitumia msimbo badala ya jina lake halisi.The writer used a pseudonym instead of his real name.
• Je, unajua msimbo wake wa uandishi?Do you know his pen name?
• Hakutaka msimbo mbaya kuharibu kazi yake.He did not want a bad reputation to ruin his work.