 | Meaning : Pimp-mode shoes Use : Ssejo ameng'ara fiatu = Jose is wearing pimp-mode shoes Period: 2010 - 2013 Related to: Male grooming, Shoes and apparel Synonyms: Ndula, Meaning clarification: Not to be confused with "Fyatu" |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:Derived from Swahili word "Viatu" but given the Kalenjin accent ("V" becomes "F"). This word came about from a Kiwi advert that was done by David Rudisha and his Kalenjin accent caused him to say "fiatu fyangu" (Swahili "viatu vyangu" - my shoes).David Rudisha is a prolific athlete with many medals to his name. He was the "Kiwi man" ... brand ambassador for Kiwi Shoe polish | |
