What does Korongo mean?

Korongo/mtu mrefu (Crane/tall person) For example: "Korongo wa uwandani amefunga bao (The crane on the field scored a goal)"

Where does the slang word Korongo come from?

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

Korongo

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Korongo definition 1

Korongo/mtu mrefu (Crane/tall person)

"Korongo wa uwandani amefunga bao (The crane on the field scored a goal)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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