sheng [noun]

Elboso

Maana (Definition)

A informal greeting made by touching elbows, popular during health alerts or street interactions.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

elbow bump greeting / casual street bump

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

elboso / salamu ya kijiko

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Nairobi Youth Slang

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Tulipeana elboso badala ya kushikana mikono."

Translation: We gave each other an elbow bump instead of shaking hands.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Salamu gotee