What does mapira mean?

Mapira (Traditional ceremony) For example: "Tiri kumapira (We're at the ceremony)"

Where does the slang word mapira come from?

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

What are other meanings of mapira?

mapira can also mean: Mapira (Traditional beer ceremony)

mapira

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

mapira definition 1

Mapira (Traditional ceremony)

"Tiri kumapira (We're at the ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

mapira definition 2

Mapira (Traditional beer ceremony)

"Tiri kumapira (We're at the beer ceremony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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Zimbabwean slang draws from Shona, Ndebele, and English, shaped by urban Harare youth culture and Zimdancehall music.

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