Faru/mtu mgumu (Rhino/stubborn person) For example: "Faru huyu hakubali kupendekeza lolote (This rhino doesn't accept any suggestions)"

Where does the slang word Faru come from?

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

What are other meanings of Faru?

Faru can also mean: Faru/mnyama mkali (Rhino/fierce animal)

Faru

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added August 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Faru/mtu mgumu (Rhino/stubborn person)

"Faru huyu hakubali kupendekeza lolote (This rhino doesn't accept any suggestions)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 21, 2025

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Faru — definition 2

Faru/mnyama mkali (Rhino/fierce animal)

"Faru wa Ngorongoro ni adimu sana (Ngorongoro rhino is very rare)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 21, 2025

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🇹🇿 About Tanzania Slang

Faru is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Tanzania. Tanzania slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1747 Tanzania slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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