What does Boss/Pfesi mean?

Calling someone 'Boss' (or in Shona, pfesi meaning big man) on the street is acknowledging their high-roller status. In Zim hustle culture, if guys in the street call you Boss, it implies you're known to tip or spend. For example: Maboss vanouya kuclub nemota hombe – vanotozivikanwa, zvinzi ndiwo vane mari yacho. (Meaning: The 'boss' guys come to the club in big cars – they are well known, it's said they are the ones with money.)

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Boss/Pfesi

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Added August 02, 2025

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Calling someone 'Boss' (or in Shona, pfesi meaning big man) on the street is acknowledging their high-roller status. In Zim hustle culture, if guys in the street call you Boss, it implies you're known to tip or spend.

"Maboss vanouya kuclub nemota hombe – vanotozivikanwa, zvinzi ndiwo vane mari yacho. (Meaning: The 'boss' guys come to the club in big cars – they are well known, it's said they are the ones with money.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 02, 2025

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