What does Cash shortage mean?

Kushaya kwemari (cash shortage) For example: "Cash shortage yakaipa (cash shortage is bad)"

Where does the slang word Cash shortage come from?

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

Cash shortage

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kushaya kwemari (cash shortage)

"Cash shortage yakaipa (cash shortage is bad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Cash shortage is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 964 Zimbabwe slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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