What does Msonga (Stingy person) mean?

Mtu mwenye ubakhili mkubwa (Very stingy person) For example: "Ni msonga, hawezi kununulia hata chai. (He's stingy, he can't even buy tea for someone.)"

Where does the slang word Msonga (Stingy person) come from?

Msonga (Stingy person) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Msonga (Stingy person)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Msonga (Stingy person) definition 1

Mtu mwenye ubakhili mkubwa (Very stingy person)

"Ni msonga, hawezi kununulia hata chai. (He's stingy, he can't even buy tea for someone.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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