Swahili
watwana
wa-TWA-na
How to say it
Swahiliwatwanawa-TWA-nasoon
Englishyoung slaves, rascalssoon
Frenchjeunes esclaves, vaurienssoon
Meaning
Historically, young slaves; more generally, a derogatory term for a rascal or ill-mannered person.
Good to know
plural of mtwana (m-/wa- class); historically neutral but now used as a pejorative insult meaning rascal or lout — avoid in polite speech.
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