KDF
kdf /kdf/
"KDF" is Sheng for hard (also: heavy mandazi).
Meaning
- noun hard, heavy mandazi. A big tough mandazi sold in kiosks. The joke is that it is as tough as a soldier.
Examples
- Chai na KDF ni breakfast ya hustler. Tea and a hard mandazi is a hustler's breakfast.
Similar and opposite words
Where it comes from
From 'Kenya Defence Forces'.
How it was made: Old words, new meanings.
Questions about KDF
What does KDF mean in Sheng?
"KDF" is Sheng for hard (also: heavy mandazi). A big tough mandazi sold in kiosks. The joke is that it is as tough as a soldier.
How do you use KDF in a sentence?
"Chai na KDF ni breakfast ya hustler." means "Tea and a hard mandazi is a hustler's breakfast."
How do you pronounce KDF?
Say it kdf (/kdf/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.
Where does the word KDF come from?
From 'Kenya Defence Forces'.
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