What does Koko ya lapa mean?

Koko ya lapa (Family chicken - homebody) For example: "Ke koko ya lapa (I'm a homebody)"

Where does the slang word Koko ya lapa come from?

Koko ya lapa is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Koko ya lapa

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Koko ya lapa (Family chicken - homebody)

"Ke koko ya lapa (I'm a homebody)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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