One thousand shillings For example: "Niko na thao mbili tu (I only have two thousand)"

Where does the slang word Thao come from?

Thao 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 Thao?

Thao can also mean: Elfu moja (One thousand shillings)

Thao

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Thao definition 1

One thousand shillings

"Niko na thao mbili tu (I only have two thousand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Thao definition 2

Elfu moja (One thousand shillings)

"Niko na thao mbili tu (I only have two thousand)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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