What does Grind mode mean?

Gukora cyane (Working hard) For example: "Always in grind mode. (Always in grind mode.)"

Where does the slang word Grind mode come from?

Grind mode is a slang term from Rwanda. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Rwanda and across Africa.

Grind mode

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Grind mode definition 1

Gukora cyane (Working hard)

"Always in grind mode. (Always in grind mode.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Grind mode 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Boemo ba mosebetsi / Work mode

"Ke grind mode 24/7! (I'm in grind mode 24/7!)"

Grind time 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Letan travay (Grind time)

"It's grind time (It's grind time)"

🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

KASINARY has 1774 Rwanda slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Grind mode" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Grind mode 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Boemo ba mosebetsi / Work mode

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