tamba

How to say it

Meaning

to dance and leap triumphantly, as warriors do in a victory dance; figuratively, to strut, swagger, or boast.

Good to know

dance, leap (as in the triumphal dance of warriors); fig. strut, swagger; boast (of a success, one's prowess, personal appearance, etc.), be exultant

Examples

• Wapiganaji walitamba baada ya ushindi.The warriors danced triumphantly after the victory.
• Anatamba kwa mafanikio yake mbele ya watu.He boasts about his achievements in front of people.
• Usitambe sana, bado kuna kazi nyingi.Do not swagger too much, there is still a lot of work.
• Alitamba akiwa na nguo mpya.He strutted about in his new clothes.