What does Kukauka (To be very hungry) mean?

Kuwa na njaa kali (To be very hungry) For example: "Nimekauka tangu asubuhi, sijala chochote. (I'm dried up since morning, I haven't eaten anything.)"

Where does the slang word Kukauka (To be very hungry) come from?

Kukauka (To be very hungry) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kukauka (To be very hungry)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukauka (To be very hungry) definition 1

Kuwa na njaa kali (To be very hungry)

"Nimekauka tangu asubuhi, sijala chochote. (I'm dried up since morning, I haven't eaten anything.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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