What does Ukapa mean?

Slang for being broke (derived from ukata, lack of money). Conveys having empty pockets. For example: "“Mwaka huu ukapa umetukaba, hata Xmas hakuna mzigo” (“This year being broke is choking us – even for Christmas there’s nothing”)"

Where does the slang word Ukapa come from?

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

Ukapa

Q: What are other meanings of Ukapa?

Ukapa can also mean: Slang for being broke (derived from ukata, lack of money). Conveys having empty pockets

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Ukapa definition 1

Slang for being broke (derived from ukata, lack of money). Conveys having empty pockets.

"“Mwaka huu ukapa umetukaba, hata Xmas hakuna mzigo” (“This year being broke is choking us – even for Christmas there’s nothing”)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Ukapa definition 2

Slang for being broke (derived from ukata, lack of money). Conveys having empty pockets

"Mwaka huu ukapa umetukaba, hata Xmas hakuna mzigo (This year being broke is choking us – even for Christmas there's nothing)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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