Origin: Unknown
Use: Ma chali wengine ni mafala sana = Some guys are quite stupid. Adhis ako na chali mzae. = Adhiambo has an old boyfriend.
Period: Late 50's Early 70's
Synonyms: Msee Boy Mbois Mzito Buda Mzee
Pronounciation: (Noun) [ chah-lee ]
Relate: Gender Relationships
Variations: Charlie, Charli
History: Adopted from the colloquial English name "Charlie" which means an unknown person, like the American "John Doe". This became a common word after the early British movies made way into the Kenyan scene back in the 50s & 60s.. Adopted from the "Chali yangu" phrase where it basically means "My guy".
Clarification: Depending on the context, the word can also mean a Boyfriend,
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