mzuzu

How to say it

Meaning

a person who is shocked or dismayed, or, more commonly, a naive or foolish person.

Good to know

someone who is dejected/ shocked/dismayed; simpleton, green- horn

Examples

• Alibaki mzuzu baada ya habari ile.He was left stunned after that news.
• Je, unamwita mzuzu kwa sababu gani?Why do you call him a simpleton?
• Hakuwa mzuzu, alijua kila kitu.He was not naive, he knew everything.

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