What does Kudya shame (To eat shame) mean?

Kuchita manyazi / Kunyozeka (To be ashamed / embarrassed) For example: "Wadya shame ku party. (He was embarrassed at the party.)"

Where does the slang word Kudya shame (To eat shame) come from?

Kudya shame (To eat shame) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kudya shame (To eat shame)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kudya shame (To eat shame) definition 1

Kuchita manyazi / Kunyozeka (To be ashamed / embarrassed)

"Wadya shame ku party. (He was embarrassed at the party.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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