What does Kuroba mean?

'to fish.' Slang for to pick up girls/guys (go fishing for a date) in places like malls or church For example: "Weekend barobeye abasore bashya kuri choir. (On the weekend they went fishing for new guys in the choir.)"

Where does the slang word Kuroba come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kuroba?

Kuroba can also mean: Gushaka umukunzi (To search for a lover)

Kuroba

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kuroba definition 1

'to fish.' Slang for to pick up girls/guys (go fishing for a date) in places like malls or church

"Weekend barobeye abasore bashya kuri choir. (On the weekend they went fishing for new guys in the choir.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kuroba definition 2

Gushaka umukunzi (To search for a lover)

"Turi kuroba weekend. (We're hunting this weekend.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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