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20 New Sheng Words to Keep You Street Smart

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Nyakundi Report

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This archive report was first published on 14 June 2020.

Kenyan slang, or 'sheng', is constantly evolving, making it essential to stay updated to avoid sounding outdated.

Published on June 14, 2020, this article highlights 20 new sheng words that you should know to remain street smart.

  • Nukche refers to money.
  • Nyaki describes someone who loves complaining unnecessarily.
  • Nyeti is a term used to describe someone who is a troublemaker.
  • Skanya means being robbed.
  • Dikwara-fake refers to something that is not genuine.
  • Lawama-ngori refers to major problems.
  • Mashashola, gife, kiboza, lokali, toko, lwoso, and lota are all terms used to describe bhang.
  • Ndakas means inside.
  • Genje refers to kali.
  • Dibla means blood.
  • Langunya refers to shoes.
  • Kibla means black.
  • Tenje refers to a phone.
  • Chupri means broke.
  • Manombe describes a rich person.
  • Kudimbua means to eat.
  • ARV refers to fake liquor.
  • Tenjekna is a noun that means a phone.
  • Dangulo is a noun that means a house.
  • Abugdhe means fake.
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