Pronounced 'so', slang for 100 shillings. Derived from 'sawa/sawa soo' or just by shortening 'hundred'. For example: "Nikonayo soo mbili tu. (I only have two hundred shillings.)"

Where does the slang word Soo come from?

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

What are other meanings of Soo?

Soo can also mean: One hundred shillings

Soo

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added August 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Pronounced 'so', slang for 100 shillings. Derived from 'sawa/sawa soo' or just by shortening 'hundred'.

"Nikonayo soo mbili tu. (I only have two hundred shillings.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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Soo — definition 2

One hundred shillings

"Nisort soo tano (Sort me out with five hundred)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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🇰🇪 About Kenya Slang

Soo is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Kenya. Kenya slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 2012 Kenya slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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