Sheng for “hey”
The most common Sheng word for hey is Sasa. Others: Aroo.
Sasa SAH-sah, most common
"Sasa" is Sheng for hey (also: what now, hi). Used as a greeting between friends, sasa keeps its Swahili meaning of 'now' but works like a raised eyebrow: 'so, what's happening?'.
- Sasa msee, uko wapi?Hey man, where have you been?
Aroo ah-ROH-oh
"Aroo" is Sheng for hey (also: I'm here). A loud greeting made popular online in 2025.
- Aroo! Mbogi imefika.Hey! The crew has arrived.
What is the Sheng word for hey?
The most common Sheng word for hey is Sasa. Others: Aroo.
How do you say hey in Sheng in a sentence?
"Sasa msee, uko wapi?" means "Hey man, where have you been?"