What does kurobwa mean?

Kurobwa (To be robbed) For example: "Ndarobwa (I was robbed)"

Where does the slang word kurobwa come from?

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

kurobwa

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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kurobwa — definition 1

Kurobwa (To be robbed)

"Ndarobwa (I was robbed)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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Kuroba 🇷🇼 Rwanda

'to fish.' Slang for to pick up girls/guys (go fishing for a date) in places like malls or church

"Weekend barobeye abasore bashya kuri choir. (On the weekend they went fishing for new guys in the choir.)"

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Ukuthakatha (witchcraft)

"Vanoti ari kuromba (they say he's practicing witchcraft)"

🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

kurobwa 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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