Swahili
tashtiti
tash-TI-ti
How to say it
Swahilitashtititash-TI-tisoon
Englishto annoy, provokesoon
Frenchagacer, provoquersoon
Meaning
to annoy, tease, or provoke someone, the act of provocation or incitement.
Good to know
annoy, tease, provoke; provocation, incitement, instigation
Examples
- Usimtashtiti kaka yako, atakasirika.Do not tease your brother, he will get angry.
- Maneno yake yalikuwa ya tashtiti tu.His words were mere provocation.
- Alitashtiti umati mpaka wakaanza kupigana.He incited the crowd until they started fighting.
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