What does Embwa mean?

Dog (insult) For example: "Oli mbwa (You're a dog)"

Where does the slang word Embwa come from?

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

Embwa

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Embwa definition 1

Dog (insult)

"Oli mbwa (You're a dog)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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