Gun or firearm. For example: "Polisi walipata topa nyumba."

Where does the slang word topa come from?

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

topa

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

topa definition 1

Gun or firearm.

"Polisi walipata topa nyumba."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 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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