Ungawa

Contrary to every other definition on urban dictionary, Ungawa is a bastardization of a Swahili word meaning, "Be quiet and listen to me!"

"Ungawa!" is often used alone, basically meaning, quiet down and listen to me!

by Samuel Zane August 25, 2021

ungawa

The word Tarzan used to communicate to the animals; Also used by Dave Chappelle in the racial draft episode as a parody for how white people address other races.

"Ungawa! There's a white man talking here! "

by hellyea August 30, 2005

Ungawa

Like the other guy said, it seems to originate in Tarzan movies but it was co-opted by Black teens in Oakland during the 70s (I'm okay about being corrected here - earlier?) as a slang power-grunt.

I'd love to see someone provide additional words to my example. It's been a LONG time...

Foot-stomping chant (by late 70s it was used by cheerleaders and double-dutch):

Ungh, ungawa
Momma's got the powa
I said it, I meant it
I'm here to represent it
My back is achin', My belt's too tight
My hips are shakin' from left to right...

by Suzy from Oakland June 03, 2008

ungawa

A word used by African American's to express black power

That new T.I. track is boss!! UNGAWA!!

by ScheckDiesel September 22, 2007

ungawa

a word used when speaking to any individual of Asian descent (particularly in ChinaTown New York). It really doesn't mean anything, except that it gets the attention of Asians, and it often can mean simply "hi" or "hello"

"UNGAWA" ..............as the Asian dude passes by on the street

by s simonis December 10, 2004

ungawa

Ungawa is a word which, when translated from the language of the Ekyps means, "wait till later this afternoon, son."

Bandwagoning is never a good thing, ungawa, etard.

by MarcosApri January 31, 2008

Ungawa

A form of hello/goodbye used between Andrew and Jessica, Also used in conjuction with a waving hand motion in a counter clockwise manner.

1.) Jessica Ungawa!
2.) Ungawa Andrew!

by Yi October 05, 2006