What does Mchemsha (Cook) mean?

Mpishi mzuri wa chakula cha mitaani (Good cook of street food) For example: "Mama huyo ni mchemsha namba moja wa pilau. (That woman is the number one cook of pilau.)"

Where does the slang word Mchemsha (Cook) come from?

Mchemsha (Cook) is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

Mchemsha (Cook)

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mchemsha (Cook) definition 1

Mpishi mzuri wa chakula cha mitaani (Good cook of street food)

"Mama huyo ni mchemsha namba moja wa pilau. (That woman is the number one cook of pilau.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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