ng'ong'a

How to say it

Meaning

to hum or buzz, or to make a scornful noise by blowing through pursed lips.

Good to know

hum, buzz; to make a con- temptuous noise with tongue and lips (the 'raspberry')

Examples

• Nyuki walikuwa waking'ong'a karibu na maua.Bees were buzzing near the flowers.
• Mtoto alimwong'ong'a mwalimu wake kwa dharau.The child made a scornful noise at his teacher.
• Injini ilikuwa iking'ong'a taratibu.The engine was humming quietly.
• Usimwong'ong'e mtu mzima, si adabu.Don't make a scornful noise at an adult, it's rude.

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