mkundu

Swahili

Etymology

Inherited from Proto-Bantu *mʊ̀kʊ́ndʊ́ (anus).

Noun

mkundu class III (plural mikundu class IV)

  1. (vulgar) anus (lower opening of the digestive tract)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:mkundu
  2. (vulgar, slang) arsehole (insult)

Usage notes

  • The word is considered vulgar or taboo in polite conversation. Euphemisms are used when referring to private body parts.