Chokora
choh-KOH-rah /tʃɔ.ˈkɔ.ɾɑ/
"Chokora" is Sheng for street kid (also: roughneck, hustler).
Meaning
- noun street kid; roughneck, hustler. Originally a child of the street, chokora is also thrown around as an insult for someone with no manners. Handle it carefully — the word carries real weight in Nairobi.
Examples
- Alikuwa chokora, sasa ni fundi. He used to be a street kid, now he's a technician.
- Usiniite chokora, msee. Don't call me a roughneck, man.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
Swahili 'chokora' (vagrant/street child).
Questions about Chokora
What does Chokora mean in Sheng?
"Chokora" is Sheng for street kid (also: roughneck, hustler). Originally a child of the street, chokora is also thrown around as an insult for someone with no manners. Handle it carefully — the word carries real weight in Nairobi.
How do you use Chokora in a sentence?
"Alikuwa chokora, sasa ni fundi." means "He used to be a street kid, now he's a technician."
How do you pronounce Chokora?
Say it choh-KOH-rah (/tʃɔ.ˈkɔ.ɾɑ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word Chokora come from?
Swahili 'chokora' (vagrant/street child).
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