What does Shave mean?

Kunyoa (Shave) For example: "Clean shave (Clean shave)"

Where does the slang word Shave come from?

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

Shave

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Shave definition 1

Kunyoa (Shave)

"Clean shave (Clean shave)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Shave 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Shave (To shave)

"Time to shave (Time to shave)"

Shave 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Remove hair (Shave)

"Time to shave. (Time to shave.)"

🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Kenyan slang is led by Sheng, a vibrant urban creole born in Nairobi's Eastlands that blends Swahili, English, and Kikuyu, spoken by millions of young Kenyans.

KASINARY has 2011 Kenya slang words collected from native speakers.

Browse all Kenya slang (2011 words)

🌍 "Shave" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Shave 🇨🇲 Cameroon

Shave (To shave)

Shave 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Remove hair (Shave)

Shave 🇱🇷 Liberia

Cut hair/Beard (Grooming)

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