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Meaning : To fail/fall
Use : Lish aligwara Keisip = Linda failed her KCPE exams
Period: Mid 80's
Related to: Human activities
Synonyms: DundaJembe
Spelling variation: -


Area of origin : Umo 1
Etymology:
Originated from the Kiswahili word "Gwara" which means to scratch. Its Sheng use emanates from the action of chicken scratching the ground when foraging.

Gwara - (Adverb) - [ Gwa-ra ]


Meaning : Take (usually of money)
Use : Oya! gwara winch! = Hey! collect the fare (from passengers in a Matatu)
Period: Mid 90's
Related to: Human activities
Synonyms: WahiKwachu

Area of origin : Unknown
Etymology:
Originated from the Kiswahili word "Gwara", which means to scratch. Its Sheng use emanates from the action of chicken scratching the ground when foraging.

 
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