What does Manyano mean?

Umanyano (women's guild) For example: "Manyano inosangana Thursday (women's guild meets Thursday)"

Where does the slang word Manyano come from?

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

Manyano

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Umanyano (women's guild)

"Manyano inosangana Thursday (women's guild meets Thursday)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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