What does Masika mean?

Msimu wa mvua kubwa (Heavy rain season) For example: "Masika ya mwaka huu imaleta mvua nyingi (This year's masika brought much rain)"

Where does the slang word Masika come from?

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

Masika

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Masika definition 1

Msimu wa mvua kubwa (Heavy rain season)

"Masika ya mwaka huu imaleta mvua nyingi (This year's masika brought much rain)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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