Jeri (Jail/prison) For example: "Ari mujeri (He/she is in jail)"

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

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

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Jeri (Jail/prison)

"Ari mujeri (He/she is in jail)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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