1. (modifier) dirty, filthy, disreputable, unclean, soiled, grimy, nasty.
Kai te mate haere tātou, kia tūpato, kia mā a waho o ngā kāinga, ko ngā mea maniheko me tanu, me tahu rānei ki te ahi (TPH 30/5/191:3). / We are dying, so be careful, keep the outside of homes clean and bury or burn anything dirty.
See also manuheko
Synonyms: manuheko, whakaweriweri
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