What does Mama lishe mean?

Mwanamke anayeuza chakula (Woman who sells food) For example: "Mama lishe ana ugali mzuri na mchuzi (Food mama has good ugali and sauce)"

Where does the slang word Mama lishe come from?

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

Mama lishe

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwanamke anayeuza chakula (Woman who sells food)

"Mama lishe ana ugali mzuri na mchuzi (Food mama has good ugali and sauce)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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