What does Mpfuvu mean?

Artesão tradicional em madeira (Traditional wood craftsman) For example: "O mpfuvu ya dzi bango dza hlanganisa (The craftsman makes beautiful sculptures)"

Where does the slang word Mpfuvu come from?

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

Mpfuvu

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mpfuvu definition 1

Artesão tradicional em madeira (Traditional wood craftsman)

"O mpfuvu ya dzi bango dza hlanganisa (The craftsman makes beautiful sculptures)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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