African Slang Words Starting With "Y"

You Only Live Once (You live once)

Urugo (Home)

Literally 'she threw a bucket.' Means she rejected him (turned him down). A common phrase when someone's advances fail

Moto taxi app (Moto taxi app)

Imyitozo yo kunyunyuza umubiri (Stretching exercises)

Ikirago cya yoga (Yoga carpet)

Drawn-out 'yo' sound used to express sympathy or mild shock (like 'oh no!'). Common when hearing bad news or gossip

Umunsi w'urubyiruko (Youth Day)

Guha urubyiruko imbaraga (Youth empowerment)