What does Kuokoa mean?

Kuokoa/kupika polepole (Steaming/slow cooking) For example: "Kuokoa maharagwe kunapeleka ladha (Steaming beans brings out flavor)"

Where does the slang word Kuokoa come from?

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

Kuokoa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuokoa definition 1

Kuokoa/kupika polepole (Steaming/slow cooking)

"Kuokoa maharagwe kunapeleka ladha (Steaming beans brings out flavor)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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