What does Kerefa mean?

ቀረፋ/ቀረፋ (Cinnamon) For example: "Kerefa in coffee (Cinnamon in coffee)"

Where does the slang word Kerefa come from?

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

Kerefa

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kerefa definition 1

ቀረፋ/ቀረፋ (Cinnamon)

"Kerefa in coffee (Cinnamon in coffee)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

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