What does Moshi mean?

Moshi/mji (Moshi/city) For example: "Moshi ni kando ya Kilimanjaro (Moshi is beside Kilimanjaro)"

Where does the slang word Moshi come from?

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

Moshi

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Moshi definition 1

Moshi/mji (Moshi/city)

"Moshi ni kando ya Kilimanjaro (Moshi is beside Kilimanjaro)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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