What does Ahiya mean?

Amharic for “donkey,” used to tease someone for being stubborn or for having an “ugly laugh.” For example: "When he laughs like that we call him ahiya – it’s all in good fun, though."

Where does the slang word Ahiya come from?

Ahiya is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Ahiya

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ahiya definition 1

Amharic for “donkey,” used to tease someone for being stubborn or for having an “ugly laugh.”

"When he laughs like that we call him ahiya – it’s all in good fun, though."

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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