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Luku

LOO-koo /ˈlu.ku/

"Luku" is Sheng for look (also: outfit, style).

Meaning

  1. noun look, outfit, style. Your whole appearance — clothes, shoes, attitude. 'Luku ni moto' and 'piga luku' are fixed expressions for dressing to impress.

Examples

  • Luku yako imebadilika sana. Your style has changed a lot.
  • Leo tunapiga luku shereheni. Today we're dressing up for the party.
  • Ana luku ya hali ya juu. He has top-tier style.
See Luku used in other entries
  • Luku yako ni safi leo.Your outfit is sharp today.From Safi
  • Luku yako ni moto leo.Your outfit is fire today.From Moto
  • Luku ni moto leo, msee!Your outfit is fire today, man!From Luku Ni Moto

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Phrases with Luku

Where it comes from

English 'look', pronounced the Sheng way.

Questions about Luku

What does Luku mean in Sheng?

"Luku" is Sheng for look (also: outfit, style). Your whole appearance — clothes, shoes, attitude. 'Luku ni moto' and 'piga luku' are fixed expressions for dressing to impress.

How do you use Luku in a sentence?

"Luku yako imebadilika sana." means "Your style has changed a lot."

How do you pronounce Luku?

Say it LOO-koo (/ˈlu.ku/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Luku come from?

English 'look', pronounced the Sheng way.

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