If you’re planning to visit Uganda, the pearl of Africa on your next vacation, here are some of the most common slangs used.
What is slang?
Refers to a language that consists of words and phrases that are regarded as informal but commonly used to communicate to a particular group, community or context of people ....Many of these slangs are well spread across significant cosmopolitan towns of the country like Jinja, Kampala, Mbale, Mbarara, Masaka among many others.
Muyaye
This refers to some kind of non-formal person who is so much into illegal stuff, wants the extra tip. It can be used to mean someone "sharp". Muyaye is the singular form and Abayaye in the plural.
Kiwani
This was most popularized by a local singer and now Member of Parliament. Bobi Wine after the hit song titled Kiwani in 2007.This is used to mean a lie/Fake/Duplicated.
Twegweko
It means let's link up some other time .
Kyali
This is used to mean Friend, colleague, brother."Oyo guy kyali wange literally meaning that guy is my friend.
Majje
This is a recent slang that was invented by singer Ziza Bafana. It has a close meaning to Kyali (friend) but it is mostly used to mean someone with a similar character. For example, if I know of someone that loves hanging out a lot he/she definitely becomes a Majje...
Majje in the right manner means the Army.
Deemu
Deemu simply means Girlfriend, wife etc
Llo
It's a slang to mean strong willing/braveness to act...For example if someone is quick to start a fight, can walk alone in the wee hours of the night, can approach any girl with no fear ...etc
Sala pressure
It was invented by singer Mun G. It means go slow or hold something with care.
Beelamu
This simply means to be sharp. For example, if I said Gwe man ‘Belaamu’ it literally meaning please be sharp, attentive or coordinate.
Mu Kinti
Refers to someone who is a better financial position or in a decision making position.
