Senga

See also: senga

English

Etymology

The name was relatively common in West Central Scotland until the 1980s, and is sometimes said to derive from Agnes.

Proper noun

Senga

A female given name originating as a coinage, of mainly Scottish usage.

Noun

Senga (plural Sengas)

(Scotland, derogatory, slang, offensive) A female "ned".

Usage notes

More common in West Central Scotland than other parts of the country.

Synonyms

chav (England)
charva (Geordie)
ned (Scottish)
scally (Northern England)
Sharon (Midlands)
Shaz (Midlands)
Shazza (Midlands)
millie (Northern Ireland)
yob (general UK, Australia, New Zealand)

Anagrams

Agnes, Geans, geans

Chichewa

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /ˈsé.ᵑɡa/

Proper noun

Sénga

Senga Bay (a bay of Malawi)

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