poa
adjective · interjection
cool; fine; calm.
A default positive reply to greetings such as sasa or niaje.
Origins
The Sheng sense grows from Swahili poa, associated with cooling or becoming calm, into the social meaning “cool” or “fine.”
Examples
Leo niko poa.
I am fine today.
Hiyo plan ni poa.
That plan is cool.
Uko poa sasa?
Are you okay now?
Poa, nimeelewa.
Cool, I understand.
Hiyo jacket ni poa sana.
That jacket is really cool.
Tuko poa, usijali.
We are fine, do not worry.
Poa tu, tutaongea.
All good, we will talk.
Sasa iko poa.
Now it is fine.
Alikaa poa baada ya exam.
They stayed calm after the exam.
