What does Machungwa mean?

Machungwa/tunda (Orange/fruit) For example: "Machungwa ya Tanga ni mazuri kwa vitamin C (Tanga oranges are good for vitamin C)"

Where does the slang word Machungwa come from?

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

Machungwa

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Machungwa/tunda (Orange/fruit)

"Machungwa ya Tanga ni mazuri kwa vitamin C (Tanga oranges are good for vitamin C)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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