Swahili
msumbufu
m-sum-BU-fu
How to say it
Swahilimsumbufum-sum-BU-fusoon
Englishannoying personsoon
Frenchpersonne agaçantesoon
Meaning
an annoying or importunate person, one who causes exasperation in others.
Good to know
annoying/importunate per- son, one who causes exasperation in others; one who is exasperated/angry
Examples
- Jirani yake ni msumbufu, huuliza maswali mengi.His neighbor is a nuisance, he asks too many questions.
- Usiwe msumbufu kwa wageni wetu.Don't be a bother to our guests.
- Je, kweli alikuwa msumbufu shuleni?Was he really a troublemaker at school?
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