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Morio

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang
Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition
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Morio definition 1

Jamaa / mtu (Guy / person)

"Huyo morio ni nani? (Who's that guy?)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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🇰🇪 Kenya
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Moro 🇰🇪 Kenya

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Mori 🇰🇪 Kenya

Sheng for friend or homie (from 'morio' meaning guy from upcountry, now endearing).

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