Uganda Slang Words

Mukwano

Friend

Banange

My people; oh my

Koona

To chill or do nothing much

Jajja

Grandma/Grandpa (used for any elder respectfully).

Ki kati

Slangy greeting like “What’s going on?”

Kala

Slang for style or vibe.

Bonga

A handshake or dap (from “bounce”).

Layisi

Money (particularly a thousand shilling note because it’s roughly the cost of a plate of rice).

Sagala

“I don’t want.” Often used jokingly even in English sentences.

Boda

Moto-táxi (Motorcycle taxi)

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