zimbabwe

The word "tee" in Zim slang means to 'kiss' but obviously not in the form of a greeting. Rather the word itself refers to what two people in love, a fling, etc would do as a sign of love and affection. Example Usage: "Oan, the reason I have these lip stains on my shirt is the next daige wanted...

kubatwa means to be under the influence of some drug; however, this word is sometimes used by some Zimbos in reference to being inebriated (with either wine, spirits, or beer) instead of being high from drugs although that's not what it really means. Note: Generally if a person is self-aware...

dotcom or alternatively in the Shonglish form "dhotikomu," both terms refer to the latest trending gossip. In addition, other closely related synonyms include mafaira or makuhwa in chiShona language. Example usage:

mbama in Zim slang means an extremely beautiful woman and that is to say, on a scale of 10, she is either a flawless 9 or a perfect 10. She is so beautiful beyond words and chances are she's high maintenance too. You better be loaded mate, if you want her. However, if you are smart enough y'all...

kunoza is a way of speaking with a posh accent often as a means to try and portray yourself as though you are classy, sophisticated, and all that pseudo-intellectual jazz. In addition, a person who is into that stuff is called munozi or musaradhi. Note: Kunoza is derived from the way by which...

The definition of "polony" in the context of Zim slang means 'polonium-210.' Therefore again in the context of slang (i.e. the informal usage), this should not be confused with the normal 'bologna sausage' or what some may call 'baloney.' Perhaps you have already noticed the double entendre...

How far nevhidhiyo gemu Fortnite, zvinombofamba sei?

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

this Shonglish term refers to microblogging platforms, social networks, or social media. Similar terms Other alternative Shonglish variants for the aforementioned slang term include the following: Variants Soshari midhiya (or soshari midhia) Sosho midhiya (or sosho midhia) Suoshari...

Why is it vanhu vanonzi vanoroya ukavatarisa so, vamwe vacho havatorina mari inganzi inoshamisira?

What are some of your favorite old-school songs in any genre of your liking by Zim musicians?

Zimbabwe felebrity Cookiies Nyarai Matare took to her FB to share her own personal gwans by saying her own mother bewitched her with Satanic black magic. Below are some excerpts from Cookiies Nyarai Matare's posts: MY OWN MUM DID BLACK MAGIC ON ME! SO THAT I DON’T EXPOSE HER DEEPEST LIFE...

E miin a pesin weh wok fi di Senchral Intellijens Aaganizieshan dat ab di kanstitiushanal mandate fi wok wid dem ada Ripoblik a Zimbabue laa infuosment bodidem fi safeguard di peace an tranquility a Zim piipl, VIPs, an diplomats widin di konchri an abroad for ada konchridem. Yuh kiah tingk a di...

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...

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...

dis miin aida a liedi ar fi yu shortie ("gyalfren"), bot i dey kamanli yuus wehn talmboht umandem nat uolda dan yu. Jos imagine yu waak op fi a uol uman an yu seh, "Hey, babe..." Well, anless shi dey bless yu wid nais tins den miebi shi gon bi fain wid am. Aan di oda han, som piipl wey dey paat...