What does Shilling mean?

Shilling (Uganda shilling) For example: "Shilling enkulu (Many shillings)"

Where does the slang word Shilling come from?

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

Shilling

🇺🇬 Uganda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Shilling (Uganda shilling)

"Shilling enkulu (Many shillings)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇺🇬 Uganda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Shilling 🇩🇯 Djibouti

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🇺🇬 About Uganda Slang

Ugandan slang draws from Luganda, English, and Swahili, shaped by Kampala's vibrant youth culture and Afrobeats music scene.

KASINARY has 1867 Uganda slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Shilling" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Shilling 🇩🇯 Djibouti

Somali currency still used informally

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