What does Mchongozo mean?

Mchongozo/mtu anayechongoza (Tease/person who provokes) For example: "Mchongozo huyu haelewi ishara (This tease doesn't understand signs)"

Where does the slang word Mchongozo come from?

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

Mchongozo

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mchongozo/mtu anayechongoza (Tease/person who provokes)

"Mchongozo huyu haelewi ishara (This tease doesn't understand signs)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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