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Cogosity

(n) slang: Proper thinking, Good sense;

commonly used in the Kenyan diaspora throughout the UK.
Molly exasperated: Idiot, use your cogosity!
Andy sheepishly : Okay.

Son guiltily: It just happened...Should've looked where I am going
Bob abruptly: Stop with the bloody mess...Blimey do you have no cogosity?
by Oscar Hammerstein September 14, 2022
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cogosity

Plain, simple common sense; the ability to spot actions as they happen and the corresponding results, with some understanding certain activities now can have outcomes later; the good sense to take precautions to avoid unwanted consequences before proceeding to wreak havoc.

Widely used across east Africa, popular in the Kenyan diaspora found across the East Midlands Region, UK
Auntie: 'That young man will pay heavily unless he starts using johnnies during jiggyjiggy.
Uncle: 'Spot on my dear, he has zero cogosity.
by Oscar Hammerstein November 1, 2021
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