What does Fasta mean?

Colloquial borrowing of “faster” meaning “quickly/quick!” Common in Tanzanian urban talk for urging speed. For example: "“Kuja fasta, tunaondoka sasa hivi” (“Come quick, we’re leaving right now”)"

Where does the slang word Fasta come from?

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

Fasta

Q: What are other meanings of Fasta?

Fasta can also mean: Colloquial borrowing of faster meaning quickly/quick! Common in Tanzanian urban talk for urging speed

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Fasta definition 1

Colloquial borrowing of “faster” meaning “quickly/quick!” Common in Tanzanian urban talk for urging speed.

"“Kuja fasta, tunaondoka sasa hivi” (“Come quick, we’re leaving right now”)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Fasta definition 2

Colloquial borrowing of faster meaning quickly/quick! Common in Tanzanian urban talk for urging speed

"Kuja fasta, tunaondoka sasa hivi (Come quick, we're leaving right now)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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