What does border jumper mean?

Anopinda munyika zvisiri pamutemo (Illegal immigrant) For example: "Border jumper (Illegal border crosser)"

Where does the slang word border jumper come from?

border jumper is a slang term from Zimbabwe. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Zimbabwe and across Africa.

border jumper

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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border jumper definition 1

Anopinda munyika zvisiri pamutemo (Illegal immigrant)

"Border jumper (Illegal border crosser)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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