What does muzukuru mean?

Muzukuru (Grandchild/niece/nephew) For example: "Muzukuru wangu (My grandchild)"

Where does the slang word muzukuru come from?

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

What are other meanings of muzukuru?

muzukuru can also mean: Umzukulu (grandchild/nephew/niece)

muzukuru

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

muzukuru definition 1

Muzukuru (Grandchild/niece/nephew)

"Muzukuru wangu (My grandchild)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

muzukuru definition 2

Umzukulu (grandchild/nephew/niece)

"Muzukuru wangu ari kuchikoro (my grandchild is at school)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Umwuzukuru 🇧🇮 Burundi

Umwuzukuru (Grandchild)

"Umwuzukuru wanje akura vuba (My grandchild grows fast)"

Muzukulu 🇺🇬 Uganda

Muzukulu (Grandchild - Museveni reference)

"Muzukulu wa Museveni (Museveni's grandchild)"

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