What does distinction mean?

Kupasa zvakanaka (Excellent pass) For example: "Ndapasa distinction (I got a distinction)"

Where does the slang word distinction come from?

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

distinction

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kupasa zvakanaka (Excellent pass)

"Ndapasa distinction (I got a distinction)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Distinction 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho feta hantle haholo / Maemo a holimo (To pass very well / High marks)

"O fumane distinction! (He got a distinction!)"

Distinction 🇿🇲 Zambia

Excellent grade

"Napeza distinction (I got distinction)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Zimbabwean slang draws from Shona, Ndebele, and English, shaped by urban Harare youth culture and Zimdancehall music.

KASINARY has 964 Zimbabwe slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "distinction" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Distinction 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Ho feta hantle haholo / Maemo a holimo (To pass very well / High marks)

Distinction 🇿🇲 Zambia

Excellent grade

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