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Zuva remitambo (sports day)

(Slang, Zimbabwe) As noted earlier under SA, 'small house' describes a mistress or second partner a man keeps outside hi…

Kubhurugwa (To be confused)

Investor (Money provider)

Kuchinja mitauro (code switching)

Shona for “it’s tough/critical.” Can also commend someone (“pakaipa” meaning they were awesome, context is key).

Bhasikoro (bicycle)

From English “okay” (bo). Bho means fine/good, and bholato or bho lakasana intensifies it to “very good”.

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)