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Slang used like “cool” or “no problem,” originally British but common with Zim youth, especially in Harare.
A colloquial term for someone (usually from the city) who is soft, picky, or overly Westernized/posh. (Implying they onl...
Shona slang for a westernized, upper-class person – one who is flashy or from a posh suburb.
An affectionate term for friend (short for Shona *shamwari*, friend). Often used in direct address.
(Shona, lit. 'friend of (my) heart') Meaning a very close friend or beloved, essentially 'sweetheart.' It implies the pe...
Means “metal” in Shona – used to describe someone who is tough or fit.
To check someone out or assess them (like “size up”), or to provoke/test someone.
(Slang, Zimbabwe) As noted earlier under SA, 'small house' describes a mistress or second partner a man keeps outside hi...
Short for solar power/electricity (often referring to solar panels or solar battery system).
Card payment
