What does Kunywa (To drink alcohol) mean?

Kunywa pombe (To drink alcohol) For example: "Hanywa pombe, anakunywa tu chai. (He doesn't drink alcohol, he only drinks tea.)"

Where does the slang word Kunywa (To drink alcohol) come from?

Kunywa (To drink alcohol) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Kunywa (To drink alcohol)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kunywa pombe (To drink alcohol)

"Hanywa pombe, anakunywa tu chai. (He doesn't drink alcohol, he only drinks tea.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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