What does Kujikata mean?

Literally 'to cut oneself,' but in slang means to dress very well or look sharp. For example: "Leo amejikata vizuri. (Today he's dressed really well.)"

Where does the slang word Kujikata come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kujikata?

Kujikata can also mean: Kujituma / kufanya kazi ngumu (To hustle hard / work extremely hard)

Kujikata

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kujikata definition 1

Literally 'to cut oneself,' but in slang means to dress very well or look sharp.

"Leo amejikata vizuri. (Today he's dressed really well.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kujikata definition 2

Kujituma / kufanya kazi ngumu (To hustle hard / work extremely hard)

"Anakijikata vile inabidi (He's hustling as he should)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

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