What does Mlevi mean?

Mtu anakunywa sana (Drunkard) For example: "Huyo ni mlevi tu (He's just a drunkard)"

Where does the slang word Mlevi come from?

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

Mlevi

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mlevi definition 1

Mtu anakunywa sana (Drunkard)

"Huyo ni mlevi tu (He's just a drunkard)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mlevi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Mlevi/mtu anayenywa (Drunkard/person who drinks)

"Mlevi ana shida za kifamiliya (Drunkard has family problems)"

Ulevi

Alcoolisme (Alcoholism)

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🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Mlevi" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Mlevi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Mlevi/mtu anayenywa (Drunkard/person who drinks)

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