Where does the slang word Hwayi come from?

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

Hwayi

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hwayi — definition 1

Means “sheep” in Shona, used as slang for someone who is timid or cowardly (like calling someone a sheep).

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

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Hayi 🇿🇦 South Africa

Nee (No)

"Hayi man, not today (No man, not today)"

Hayi 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Tjhe / Ho hana (No / To refuse)

"Hayi, ke khathetse! (No, I'm tired!)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Hwayi is part of the everyday slang used in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 964 Zimbabwe slang words collected from native speakers.

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