What does Shallow mean?

Shallow (Superficial) For example: "Thinking shallow (Superficial thinking)"

Where does the slang word Shallow come from?

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

Shallow

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Shallow — definition 1

Shallow (Superficial)

"Thinking shallow (Superficial thinking)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇺🇬 About Uganda Slang

Shallow is part of the everyday slang used in Uganda. Uganda slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1867 Uganda slang words collected from native speakers.

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