What does Excess mean?

Nyingi sana (Too much) For example: "Umeleta excess (You've brought too much)"

Where does the slang word Excess come from?

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

Excess

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Excess definition 1

Nyingi sana (Too much)

"Umeleta excess (You've brought too much)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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