What does Thingira mean?

Nyumba ya wavulana (Boys' house) For example: "Wavulana wanalala thingira (Boys sleep in the thingira)"

Where does the slang word Thingira come from?

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

Thingira

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Thingira definition 1

Nyumba ya wavulana (Boys' house)

"Wavulana wanalala thingira (Boys sleep in the thingira)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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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.

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