Are you tired of being out of the loop when it comes to the latest street slang? Want to impress your friends with your impeccable urban lingo?
Well, get ready, because we have got the scoop on the freshest sheng terminologies taking over the streets in 2023! Step into a world where language becomes a playground of creativity and expression.
It is more than just words; it represents a way of life, an expression of urban culture, and a symbol of street credibility.
We explore the buzzing lexicon that is making waves in different hoods, allowing you to decipher social media conversations and navigate the urban landscapes like a pro.
Here are the hottest slang words of this year;
Sir Gugda- Godfather
Lembeki - In front
Kudigi - Understanding
Rada shava - Things are okay
Dibra- Brand
Ngwaka- Cigarette
Maduya- Drug Pills
Giz Giz- Late at night
Jing jong- Miraa
Niko Ital - I am Okay
Gwedhe - Muguka
Palmer - Boss
Mustem - School
Shake - New for Pitch
Chude - Very nice
Mbegeko - Gun
Salipe - M-Pesa
Dareta - Browsing Bundles
Nditni - Inside
Fulikwe - Safaricom Fuliza
Diku Tezo - All days
Tigre - Blood
Rije - Water
Murima - Plot of land
Inengi - Another one
Kibugudum - Gun
Bumbrush - Being chased
Patora/Top Hat
Gonagi/Chupa - Stunners
Natalaso/Nadiglo - I understand
Roboba - Blubber/Talking recklessly
Gushodo - Beautiful woman
Kaijin/Brejin - Brother
Fafiri/ Machargi/Mpawa - Friend
Mpoa - My girlfriend/Boyfriend
Azareka - Birthday
Rishama - Respect
Kubakishwa - Killed
Bugde - Arrest
Mondaki - Home
Mashakudhe - Sex
Ndakla- House/ Home
Lumba - 20 shillings coin
Salaba - 30 Shillings
Sepecha - Go
Masanegi - Idols
Kuthiagi - Stealing
Mzagla - Dad/Old man
Chwezza - 50 shillings Note
Jimpoa - 500 shillings
Nisereche/ Nitrace- Look for me/Let's link up
Piga koto - Breaking a padlock
Manatii/Rathu - Sneaker shoes
Iriswe - I hope so/God willing (Inshallah)
Tuke - Yesterday
Kunago/ Kuzima - Sleeping
Kuchakachaka - Laughing
Kuchosi - Craying
Wabling - Water
Ku'dim - Blacking out
Mbachuwe - Understand
Mwethe/Chako - Android/Iphone phone
Kujituma - Working hard
Mbakumbaku - Bag
Digi - Listen
Chargi - Right/wingman
Nauwo vyoi - Know that
Sherra - Go
Sherrah - Dance
Mwoke - Come
Laku - Eat
Maguzi - Kales
Akona urigii - Akona ufala - He/She is stupid
Mzimbiting - A guy
Ringis - Handcuffs
Mashashola - Weed
Piga Mosheti - Cut with a sharp object
Kujumbutua - Knowing something