Swahili
uchokozi
u-cho-KO-zi
How to say it
Swahiliuchokoziu-cho-KO-zisoon
Englishteasing, provocationsoon
Frenchtaquinerie, provocationsoon
Meaning
teasing, provocation, or aggressive, insolent behavior toward others.
Good to know
commonly used today in the sense of political or military aggression, e.g. uchokozi wa kijeshi.
Examples
- Uchokozi wake ulimkasirisha mwalimu.His provocation angered the teacher.
- Hatuwezi kuvumilia uchokozi zaidi.We cannot tolerate more provocation.
- Je, ni nani alianza uchokozi huo?Who started that provocation?
- Nchi jirani ililalamikia uchokozi wa kijeshi.The neighboring country complained about military aggression.
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