What does Mama wa chai mean?

Mwanamke anayeuza chai (Woman who sells tea) For example: "Mama wa chai ana chai ya tangawizi (Tea woman has ginger tea)"

Where does the slang word Mama wa chai come from?

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

Mama wa chai

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mama wa chai definition 1

Mwanamke anayeuza chai (Woman who sells tea)

"Mama wa chai ana chai ya tangawizi (Tea woman has ginger tea)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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