Gwok (Dog - Acholi) For example: "Gwok maber (Good dog)"

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

Gwok

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gwok (Dog - Acholi)

"Gwok maber (Good dog)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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