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Demu

DEH-moo /ˈdɛ.mu/

"Demu" is Sheng for girl (also: young woman).

Meaning

  1. noun girl, young woman. Sheng for a young woman, usually said among peers. Tone matters: it can be neutral, admiring or objectifying depending on who says it and how.

Examples

  • Demu yule ni rafiki yangu tu. That girl is just my friend.
  • Wasee wanaongea na demu mtaani. The guys are talking to a girl in the hood.
See Demu used in other entries
  • Niaje demu, uko aje leo?Hey girl, how are you today?From Niaje
  • Demu yule anadaka vizuri.That girl dances well.From Kudaka
  • Demu anadai ni mwalimu.The girl claims she's a teacher.From Kudai

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Same meaning

Where it comes from

Nairobi youth coinage; widely used since the 2000s.

Questions about Demu

What does Demu mean in Sheng?

"Demu" is Sheng for girl (also: young woman). Sheng for a young woman, usually said among peers. Tone matters: it can be neutral, admiring or objectifying depending on who says it and how.

How do you use Demu in a sentence?

"Demu yule ni rafiki yangu tu." means "That girl is just my friend."

How do you pronounce Demu?

Say it DEH-moo (/ˈdɛ.mu/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Demu come from?

Nairobi youth coinage; widely used since the 2000s.

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