What does Bugika mean?

Mchezo wa Kisukuma (Sukuma dance) For example: "Bugika ni mchezo wa kitamaduni wa Kisukuma (Bugika is traditional Sukuma dance)"

Where does the slang word Bugika come from?

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

Bugika

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bugika definition 1

Mchezo wa Kisukuma (Sukuma dance)

"Bugika ni mchezo wa kitamaduni wa Kisukuma (Bugika is traditional Sukuma dance)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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