Where does the slang word Kuvhura hombe come from?

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

Kuvhura hombe

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kuvhura hombe definition 1

A Shona phrase meaning “to open big,” used to mean doing something *extra risky or breaking a big taboo*.

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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