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Swahili Slang and Informal Speech

Casual Sheng slang and informal Swahili expressions used in everyday conversation that a textbook usually skips. Front: the Swahili slang word or phrase. Back: English meaning.

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Poa
Cool, fine (casual reply to how are you)
Mambo
What's up? (informal greeting)
Vipi
How's it going? (informal greeting)
Freshi
Feeling fresh, doing great (slang)
Fiti
Fit, all good, great (slang, from English "fit")
Buda
Dude, old man (informal, affectionate term for a father or older man)
Manzi
Girl, girlfriend (Sheng slang)
Dame
Chick, young woman (informal)
Msee
Guy, dude (Sheng slang)
Wasee
Guys, people (plural of msee, slang)
Noma
Intense, rough, or awesome depending on context (Sheng slang)
Mbogi
Crew, group of friends (Sheng slang)
Fisi
Literally hyena, slang for a womanizer
Chapaa
Money (slang)
Ganji
Money, cash (slang)

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