What does Kutema mapfihwa mean?

Ukugwaza izindlebe (ear piercing) For example: "Mwana akutema mapfihwa (child is getting ears pierced)"

Where does the slang word Kutema mapfihwa come from?

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

Kutema mapfihwa

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kutema mapfihwa — definition 1

Ukugwaza izindlebe (ear piercing)

"Mwana akutema mapfihwa (child is getting ears pierced)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

Kutema mapfihwa 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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