What does Award mean?

Tuzo ya Reddit (Reddit award) For example: "Nimepata gold award (I got a gold award)"

Where does the slang word Award come from?

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

What are other meanings of Award?

Award can also mean: Tuzo (Award)

Award

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Award definition 1

Tuzo ya Reddit (Reddit award)

"Nimepata gold award (I got a gold award)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Award definition 2

Tuzo (Award)

"Academic award (Academic award)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Award 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Prix, récompense (Award)

"Prestigious award (Prestigious award)"

Awards 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Tuzo/zawadi (Awards/prizes)

"Awards za muziki zitapeanwa mjini (Music awards will be given in city)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Award" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Award 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo

Prix, récompense (Award)

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