What does Gauni mean?

Gauni/nguo ya wanawake (Dress/women's clothing) For example: "Gauni la harusi ni zuri sana (Wedding dress is very beautiful)"

Where does the slang word Gauni come from?

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

Gauni

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gauni/nguo ya wanawake (Dress/women's clothing)

"Gauni la harusi ni zuri sana (Wedding dress is very beautiful)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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