What does Kitunguu mean?

Kitunguu/mboga (Onion/vegetable) For example: "Kitunguu kinamliza machozi (Onion makes tears)"

Where does the slang word Kitunguu come from?

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

Kitunguu

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kitunguu definition 1

Kitunguu/mboga (Onion/vegetable)

"Kitunguu kinamliza machozi (Onion makes tears)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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