Dovi (Peanut butter) For example: "Nyama yedovi (Meat with peanut butter)"

Where does the slang word dovi come from?

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

What are other meanings of dovi?

dovi can also mean: Isishebo sedovi (peanut butter stew)

dovi

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

dovi definition 1

Dovi (Peanut butter)

"Nyama yedovi (Meat with peanut butter)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

dovi definition 2

Isishebo sedovi (peanut butter stew)

"Dovi rinonaka nenyama (peanut butter stew is nice with meat)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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