What does Kuphweka mean?

Kupanda phindu / Kukhala wopanda nzeru (To be useless / foolish) For example: "Umaphweka bwanji choncho? (Why are you being so foolish?)"

Where does the slang word Kuphweka come from?

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

Kuphweka

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuphweka definition 1

Kupanda phindu / Kukhala wopanda nzeru (To be useless / foolish)

"Umaphweka bwanji choncho? (Why are you being so foolish?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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