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Chips Funga: Kenyans transform term for French fries into slang for one-night stand

The term Chips Funga is taking Kenya by storm. It’s the name for the popular French fries that club-goers might eat after a night out on the town. But it’s also become a slang term for when a man meets a women and takes her home for a one-night stand. There’s a related term for when the shoe is on the other foot, too.

The Many Meanings of Chips Funga

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