What does Mbuzi (Goat/foolish person) mean?

Mtu mpumbavu au asiyejua (Foolish person or ignorant person) For example: "Usimwambie chochote, ni mbuzi. (Don't tell him anything, he's a goat.)"

Where does the slang word Mbuzi (Goat/foolish person) come from?

Mbuzi (Goat/foolish person) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mbuzi (Goat/foolish person)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mbuzi (Goat/foolish person) definition 1

Mtu mpumbavu au asiyejua (Foolish person or ignorant person)

"Usimwambie chochote, ni mbuzi. (Don't tell him anything, he's a goat.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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