What does Mathree mean?

Another slang for matatu. For example: "Mathree iko wapi? (Where's the matatu?)"

Where does the slang word Mathree come from?

Mathree 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 Mathree?

Mathree can also mean: Matatu; public minibus.; Matatu (Public transport van)

Mathree

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mathree definition 1

Another slang for matatu.

"Mathree iko wapi? (Where's the matatu?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mathree definition 2

Matatu; public minibus.

"Mathree zimepanda fare leo."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Mathree definition 3

Matatu (Public transport van)

"Nimeshika mathree ya tao (I've taken a matatu to town)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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