Where does the slang word Kusota come from?

Kusota 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 Kusota?

Kusota can also mean: Slang derived from Shona, meaning to be broke or penniless (literally “to be dry”).; Slang derived from Shona, meaning to be broke or penniless (literally to be dry)

Kusota

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kusota definition 1

To be broke or struggle financially.

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kusota definition 2

Slang derived from Shona, meaning to be broke or penniless (literally “to be dry”).

"“This week takasota zvekuti marent arikuramba”"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Kusota definition 3

Slang derived from Shona, meaning to be broke or penniless (literally to be dry)

"This week takasota zvekuti marent arikuramba (This week we're so broke that even rent is a problem)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

Kusota 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Slang derived from Shona, meaning to be broke or penniless (literally “to be dry”).

"“This week takasota zvekuti marent arikuramba”"

Ukusonta 🇿🇲 Zambia

To point at or identify someone

"Bamusonta kuti mbakabolala (They identified him as a thief)"

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