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Meaning : Fast
Use : Samu ako na teke! = Sam is a good sprinter/ Sam is very fast!
Period: Mid 90's
Related to: Human actions
Synonyms: TrrrPuthuUnyoyaTeketekeNdutheTara
Spelling variation: -


Area of origin : Calif
Etymology:
Derived from Swahili word "teke" which means (a) kick. "Kicks" on the other hand, is a Sheng/Engsh word used to describe shoes - It's borrowed from US Hiphop via the same Ebonics description of shoes.
Its use to denote speed comes from shoes being used in running.

Teke - (Noun) - [ teh-keh ]


Meaning : Shoe(s)
Use : Teke za Hamfo ni poa sana = Humphrey has very good (beautiful/nice) shoes
Period: Mid 90's
Related to: Apparel
Synonyms: NjumuNdulaGwanda

Area of origin : Calif
Etymology:
Derived from Swahili word "teke" which means (a) kick. "Kicks" on the other hand, is a Sheng/Engsh word used to describe shoes - It's borrowed from US Hiphop via the same Ebonics description of shoes.

Teke - (Noun) - [ teh-keh ]


Meaning : Legs (Usually of a woman)
Use : Suzi ana teke poa = Susan has nice/beautiful legs
Period: Late 80's
Related to: Human body parts
Synonyms:

Area of origin : Calif
Etymology:
Derived from Swahili word "teke" which means (a) kick. "Kicks" on the other hand, is a Sheng/Engsh word used to describe shoes - It's borrowed from US Hiphop via the same Ebonics description of shoes.
Its use to denote legs is taken from legs (feet) needing shoes.

 
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