Meaning of Kachima Lugaflow / Pronunciation: Car-Chi-Ma akachima, kakima, enkima 1. A Luganda word that means monkey. It is popular in Uganda because of the song “Kachima” by Fik Fameica where he sings about the Kachima dance. “Gano tuzina mazina g’akachima” – extracts from the lyrics meaning, we are doing the monkey dance. Note: The […]
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Meaning of Omusama
Meaning of Omusama Lugaflow, Slang / Pronunciation: O-moo-sir-ma Musama, Basama, Lusama 1. A Ugandan who is doing kyeyo/working abroad. It is a Lugaflow word to mean most of the Ugandans who go abroad for a while even if not for work and come back. Abasama became very popular because they used to come back towards the “Summer” […]
M.P
Meaning of M.P Word, Abbreviation / Pronunciation: Em-Pee MP 1. A short form and a way to always mean Member of the Parliament of Uganda. MPs are very popular because they are voted to represent their constituencies but also because they make a lot of money (shs.23m per month as of 2016), it might be the most […]
State House
Meaning of State House Place / Pronunciation: Stay-T Ha-aw-ss 1. The official gwa of the prezo of Ug. The office and residence where the president of Uganda lives and works. There is one in Ebbs that was built by Iddi Amin where he stays now and the one in Nakasero. 2. State House can also mean […]
Ebbs
Meaning of Ebbs Slang, Place / Pronunciation: E-bs 1. Entebbe. Lugaflow to mean the posh place South West of Kla, it is a district with the only International Airport in Ug, the dead zoo and the State House. It is also known for its large number of rich cribs. Fun Facts: Ebbs was once Ug’s capital […]
Posh
Meaning of Malaya Word, Slang / Pronunciation: Paw-sh 1. Good, cool, exquisite or expensive. Something or someone that looks good or cool. Example: Bro first relax, that babe has a very posh ride… Damn! Synonyms: [info] cool, hot, bad, badass, killer [/info]
Doof
Meaning of Doof Slnag, Word / Pronunciation: Do-oof Dough 1. Food. Slang mostly used among students to mean food like lunch or supper, adapted from “dough” which is pounded flour mixed with ingredients. Doof is supposed to be heavy satisfying food. Example: Get for me doof at lunch, I might be late to the mess. Synonyms: [info] […]
Yuda
Meaning of Yuda Lugaflow, Name / Pronunciation: You-da Yudda 1. A betrayer. An unloyal person, a fox that disappoints others or stabs you in the back. It is got from the Luganda version of the name Judas. Example: Betty snitched on Kizza, she is such a yuda. Synonyms: [info] Judas, fox, snitch, not loyal [/info] […]
Kawunyemu
Meaning of Kawunyemu Lugaflow / Pronunciation: Car-woo-nye-moo 1. Police checkpoint especially in Kampala city to nab drunk drivers at night and close to the early hours of the morning. It is called Kawunyemu because the driver is made to breathe into a breathalyzer that “smells” and detects how much booze one has taken. It is common practice […]
Kibbaala
Meaning of Kibbaala Lugaflow / Pronunciation: Chi-Bar-la Kibala, Kibbala, Bibbala, Bibbaala 1. A bar, a place many go to chill, booze and party. Kibbaala is from the Luganda word “Bbaala” which means a bar. Example: Nassali loves going to the kibbaala! Synonyms: [info] club, pub, hang out [/info]