Where does the slang word Fisi come from?

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

Fisi

Q: What are other meanings of Fisi?

Fisi can also mean: Slang for a guy who obsessively chases women.; (Swahili: 'hyena') Slang for a person (often a guy) who is always on the prowl for sexual opportunities – essentially a player or someone perpetually thirsty. A fisi is one of Team Mafisi. It implies a sneaky opportunist in romance.

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Fisi definition 1

Literally 'hyena' in Swahili. In slang, a fisi is a guy who lurks around women opportunistically (a 'predator' or thirsty man). Also used for someone eyeing any free opportunity.

"Mwanaume huyo ni fisi, akiona wasichana tu, yuko hapo. (That guy is a hyena – as soon as he sees girls, he's on the prowl.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Fisi definition 2

Slang for a guy who obsessively chases women.

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Fisi definition 3

(Swahili: 'hyena') Slang for a person (often a guy) who is always on the prowl for sexual opportunities – essentially a player or someone perpetually thirsty. A fisi is one of Team Mafisi. It implies a sneaky opportunist in romance.

"That guy is such a fisi – he was hitting on all the bridesmaids at the wedding!"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Fisi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Mbwa mwitu/mtu mbaya (Hyena/bad person)

"Fisi huyu amekula pesa yangu (This hyena ate my money)"

Fisi 🇺🇬 Uganda

Fisi (Womanizer - from Swahili)

"Omusajja fisi (Womanizing man)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

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