 | Meaning : Forty (Usually money) Use : Niko tu na jongo ya tefo = I have only 40 shillings Period: Early 2000 Related to: Money, Currency, Counting Synonyms: Kalucy, Karoosi, |
| Area of origin : Unknown Etymology:The word "Jongo" is derived from Sheng and it means "coin" or "token". Ya" is Swahili for "of" while "tefo" is the Sheng reverse for the English word "Forty". This term came about in 2003 when Central Bank of Kenya, issued a 40 Shilling coin to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Kenya. It bears the bust of Mwai KIbaki but interestingly, Nairobi youth decided to name it after his wife and not him! | |
