Aibu
ah-EE-boo /ɑ.ˈi.bu/
"Aibu" is Sheng for shame (also: embarrassment).
Meaning
- noun shame, embarrassment. Shame or embarrassment. 'Nina aibu' — I'm embarrassed; 'bila aibu' — shamelessly.
Examples
- Niliona aibu mbele ya wasee. I felt shame in front of the guys.
- Anauliza bila aibu. He asks without any shame.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Arabic 'ayb' via Swahili 'aibu'.
How it was made: Swahili base.
Questions about Aibu
What does Aibu mean in Sheng?
"Aibu" is Sheng for shame (also: embarrassment). Shame or embarrassment. 'Nina aibu' — I'm embarrassed; 'bila aibu' — shamelessly.
How do you use Aibu in a sentence?
"Niliona aibu mbele ya wasee." means "I felt shame in front of the guys."
How do you pronounce Aibu?
Say it ah-EE-boo (/ɑ.ˈi.bu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Aibu come from?
Arabic 'ayb' via Swahili 'aibu'.
Share or improve this entry
To quote this page: “Aibu.” Shengwords Sheng Dictionary, updated 2026-11-10. https://shengwords.co.ke/word/aibu (accessed 2026-11-10).