What does Kuomba mean?

To borrow money For example: "Nataka kuomba thao (I want to borrow a thousand)"

Where does the slang word Kuomba come from?

Kuomba 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 Kuomba?

Kuomba can also mean: Kuazima (To borrow)

Kuomba

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kuomba definition 1

To borrow money

"Nataka kuomba thao (I want to borrow a thousand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kuomba definition 2

Kuazima (To borrow)

"Nataka kuomba thao (I want to borrow a thousand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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