What does Mafaro mean?

Pati (party) For example: "Mafaro acho (that party)"

Where does the slang word Mafaro come from?

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

Mafaro

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mafaro definition 1

Pati (party)

"Mafaro acho (that party)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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