Where does the slang word Kuluna come from?

Kuluna is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Kuluna?

Kuluna can also mean: Gang de jeunes, bandit (Youth gang, bandit) - slang

Kuluna

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kuluna definition 1

Street gang or gangsters from rough neighborhoods. Usage: Ba kuluna babeti mobulu na fete lobi – Gangsters caused chaos at the party last night.

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kuluna definition 2

Gang de jeunes, bandit (Youth gang, bandit) - slang

"Ba kuluna bakoti na quartier (The gang entered the neighborhood)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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