What does Matanuzi mean?

Means big spending or living extravagantly. Implies throwing money around for a good time. For example: "“Weekend hii tumefanya matanuzi mjini” (“This weekend we balled out in town”)"

Where does the slang word Matanuzi come from?

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

Matanuzi

Q: What are other meanings of Matanuzi?

Matanuzi can also mean: Means big spending or living extravagantly. Implies throwing money around for a good time

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Matanuzi definition 1

Means big spending or living extravagantly. Implies throwing money around for a good time.

"“Weekend hii tumefanya matanuzi mjini” (“This weekend we balled out in town”)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Matanuzi definition 2

Means big spending or living extravagantly. Implies throwing money around for a good time

"Weekend hii tumefanya matanuzi mjini (This weekend we balled out in town)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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