What does Mwongo mean?

Mwongo/mtu wa uongo (Liar/person of lies) For example: "Mwongo hawezi kuaminika (Liar can't be trusted)"

Where does the slang word Mwongo come from?

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

Mwongo

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwongo definition 1

Mwongo/mtu wa uongo (Liar/person of lies)

"Mwongo hawezi kuaminika (Liar can't be trusted)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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