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  1. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Mangoma

    mangoma means local Zimdaansaal myuuzik produced in the Republic of Zimbabwe; however, this may sometimes also be used as a general umbrella term for foreign Dancehall, Soca, Dub, and of course, Reggae music. Etymology Ngoma in chiShona (or Chivanhu) means "drum," whilst mangoma is a plural...
  2. Bla Jedza

    Vhidhiyo Gemu "Fortnite" - Chapter 2 Inombotambwa Sei?

    How far nevhidhiyo gemu Fortnite, zvinombofamba sei?
  3. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Boyz retonazi

    boyz retonazi means male hustlers ("scammers"), drug dealers, or corrupt tenderpreneurs who by and large don't have full-time employment. But albeit having a poor academic background, make no mistake about it, they've got strong business acumen to make more money than some learned college...
  4. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Ngito

    ngito this is a synonym of ngochani — both these words id est ngito, or ngochani describe sexual orientations of either being gay, bisexual (dhidhiologist), or lesbian only. Note: In the ChiShona language, there aren't formal descriptive words that directly translate to other sexualities such...
  5. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Jembi

    1: jealousy 2: sadza (i.e., a staple food in the Republic of Zimbabwe that is made from maize mealie meal called hupfu. Sometimes it's made from finger millet or zviyo in chiShona language). Example for 1 Example for 2 Synonyms for jembi (i.e., as they relate to sadza) Chidhaka...
  6. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    slang Voice rema sese

    The phrase "voice rema sese" in Zim slang refers to a harsh-sounding voice that is often induced by drinking too much sorghum beer on a regular basis. Note: 'masese' is a ChiShona word for sorghum beer. And the most popular sorghum beer in Zimbabwe is called 'Chibuku' which is shunned by most...
  7. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    slang Kupera strong

    The phrase "Kupera Strong" in Zim slang means you are lost for words so much that you end up saying absolutely nothing because of being overwhelmed by what you have just witnessed. You can also think of 'kupera strong' as being synonymous with SMH (i.e. shake my head) when you encounter...
  8. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Kuchinja muriwo

    kuchinja muriwo means to explore all available options. So the notion of having a sidechick or better yet multiple of them is deemed as a necessity which is arguably derived from a strong cultural belief some—but not all—Zimba men have, and can be summarized as follows: Surprisingly enough...
  9. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Mafaira, V11

    mafaira or V11 means either evidence (uchapupu or umboo) about a rival entity or another person's skeletons in the closet that they wish to keep secret from the prying eyes of the public. V11 is pronounced as vē-əˈlevən and the plural form is either written as ma V11or V11s. Note: Often...
  10. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    A list of frequently used interjections in chiShona language

    This post contains a list of widely used interjections in chiShona language you may come across either in the written form on social media or in spoken form i.e., in audiovisual media. Yuhwi, Wuriii this is used for expressing surprise or shock after hearing/reading juicy gossip or witnessing...
  11. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    slang Chipoko round

    The phrase "chipoko round" in Zim slang is used to describe a moment of being duped, swindled, or ghosted by another person after they promise to do something for you in return for a favor. Or when you are left stranded after closing a deal you thought will materialize into something tangible...
  12. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    Kadora

    In Shona slang, kadora, or just dora, means microphallus (a small lingam or micropenis), i.e., anything below an average length of 5 inches (12.70 centimeters). Another alternative meaning is small dick energy. Usage This word, kadora, is predominantly used by spiteful Zimbabwean women when...
  13. Nolwazi Kwayedza

    slang Chegotsi industry

    chegotsi industry means the act of leveraging the oldest profession whether in the form of physical sexual favors or financial domination in return for being awarded opportunities that would have never been facilitated without the act thereof taking place. For example, some Zimdaansaal and Zim...
  14. Numero Uno

    What does "twabam" mean?

    What's the meaning of "twabam," I sorta have seen a lot of people using it.
  15. Numero Uno

    What does "ngozi" mean in chiShona culture?

    Can y'all define for me what ngozi means?
  16. Bla Jedza

    What does dating entail in Chivanhu?

    So what exactly does dating entail in Chivanhu or in African Traditional Religion particulary in the context of Zimbabwe?
  17. Bla Jedza

    makuhwa What Criteria Determines If Someone Has "Chimuti" In Zimbabwe?

    In what way of thinking or basically what criteria determines if someone is qualified to say he or she has 'chimuti' in Zimbabwe?
  18. Numero Uno

    What does "Chimuti" mean?

    If a person says "Ndini ndine chimuti", what does that mean?
  19. Bla Jedza

    occult Exapagorate Chivanhu (Zim's African Traditional Religion)?

    Can y'all expagorate Chivanhu as a religion in Dzimbabwe?
  20. Numero Uno

    Njuzu spirit chii?

    Chinombonzi nevanhu "njuzu spirit" chii chaizvo?
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