What does Demotion mean?

Kushushwa cheo (Demotion) For example: "Unfair demotion (Unfair demotion)"

Where does the slang word Demotion come from?

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

Demotion

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kushushwa cheo (Demotion)

"Unfair demotion (Unfair demotion)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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🇰🇪 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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🌍 "Demotion" Across Africa

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

Demotion 🇿🇲 Zambia

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