What does Lunya mean?

Gossip; rumors For example: "Tewali lunya (No gossip)"

Where does the slang word Lunya come from?

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

Lunya

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Lunya definition 1

Gossip; rumors

"Tewali lunya (No gossip)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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