Where does the slang word Kushɛ come from?

Kushɛ is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Kushɛ?

Kushɛ can also mean: Hello. A warm Krio greeting equivalent to “hi” or “welcome.”

Kushɛ

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kushɛ definition 1

Hello. A warm Krio greeting equivalent to 'hi' or 'welcome'. When you arrive, people might say 'Kushɛ!' to greet you

"Kushɛ! Welcome to Freetown!"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kushɛ definition 2

Hello. A warm Krio greeting equivalent to “hi” or “welcome.”

"Kushɛ! (Hello!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kush 🇬🇲 Gambia

Bul kush xaalis (Don't hide money)

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