vijivi

How to say it

Meaning

Thievish or dishonest people, diminutive of mwivi.

Good to know

plural of kijivi (ki-/vi- class); mildly derogatory slang; takes human (wa-) agreement.

Examples

• Vijivi waliingia dukani usiku na kuiba bidhaa nyingi.Thieves broke into the shop at night and stole many goods.
• Polisi walikamata vijivi wawili karibu na soko.Police arrested two thieves near the market.
• Je, mtaa huu una tatizo la vijivi?Does this neighborhood have a problem with thieves?
• Wakazi waliunda doria kuwazuia vijivi kuingia mitaani.Residents formed patrols to stop thieves from entering the streets.

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