True, genuine. For example: "Story yako ni truu kabisa."

Where does the slang word truu come from?

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

truu

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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truu definition 1

True, genuine.

"Story yako ni truu kabisa."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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