African English
Piki piki
Used when referring to someone from East Africa in conversation.
Literal Meaning
A type of motorcycle or small motorbike." - "Motorcycles or motorbikes.
Actual Meaning
East African
Examples in Context

When we visited Uganda, we rode a piki piki around the city to see the sights.

I took a piki piki to work today since it was faster than the bus.

It's common to see people using piki piki for short trips in East African towns.

Helpful Tips
  • 1This phrase can be used casually among friends; it's a part of everyday conversation rather than formal language.
  • 2Understanding local customs about motorcycle usage can help make sense of when people refer to piki piki.
  • 3Pay attention to the context; when people mention piki piki, they are usually talking about transportation in East Africa.
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