What does Kiwaani mean?

From Luganda, means “fake” or “counterfeit.” Commonly used for anything phony or a lie. For example: "“Rolex yako ni kiwaani – si ya ukweli” (“His Rolex is fake – it’s not real”)"

Where does the slang word Kiwaani come from?

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

Kiwaani

Q: What are other meanings of Kiwaani?

Kiwaani can also mean: From Luganda, means fake or counterfeit. Commonly used for anything phony or a lie

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Kiwaani definition 1

From Luganda, means “fake” or “counterfeit.” Commonly used for anything phony or a lie.

"“Rolex yako ni kiwaani – si ya ukweli” (“His Rolex is fake – it’s not real”)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kiwaani definition 2

From Luganda, means fake or counterfeit. Commonly used for anything phony or a lie

"Rolex yako ni kiwaani – si ya ukweli (His Rolex is fake – it's not real)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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Kiwani 🇺🇬 Uganda

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