In the Shona language (or Chivanhu), virima means to be proud, rude, or scornful. It describes someone who acts arrogantly or looks down on others.

  • Vana vavo vanovirima zvikuru, havakwanise kana kukwazisa vakuru. (Their children are very rude; they can't even greet elders.)
  • Tete vakamutsiura nekuda kwekuvirima kwake. (Auntie scolded him because of his arrogance.)
  • Paakabvunza mubvunzo, akapindurwa nehasha nekuvirima. (When he asked a question, he was answered with anger and disdain.)
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