Sheng for “booze”

The most common Sheng word for booze is Pombe. Others: Tei.

Pombe POH-mbeh, most common

"Pombe" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze). Alcohol in general. Sheng speakers specify by type: bia (beer), mzinga (a large bottle), and a long list of local brew names.

  • Hakuna pombe kwa nyumba yetu.There's no alcohol in our house.

Tei TEH-ee

"Tei" is Sheng for alcohol (also: booze (from 'tea')). Alcohol / booze (from 'tea').

  • Usilete tei kwa ofisi.Don't bring alcohol to the office.
What is the Sheng word for booze?

The most common Sheng word for booze is Pombe. Others: Tei.

How do you say booze in Sheng in a sentence?

"Hakuna pombe kwa nyumba yetu." means "There's no alcohol in our house."