Swahili
ubeleko
u-be-LE-ko
How to say it
Swahiliubelekou-be-LE-kosoon
Englishfrivolity, flirtatiousnesssoon
Frenchfrivolité, séductionsoon
Meaning
frivolity or flirtatiousness; coquettish behavior meant to allure or coax someone.
Good to know
an older sense; in everyday modern Swahili ubeleko more often refers to the cloth sling used to carry a baby on the back.
Examples
- Msichana yule anajulikana kwa ubeleko wake.That girl is known for her flirtatious ways.
- Ubeleko wake ulimvutia kila mtu.Her coquettishness charmed everyone.
- Hapendi tabia ya ubeleko.He doesn't like flirtatious behavior.
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