What does Mvuke mean?

Mvuke/moshi (Steam/smoke) For example: "Mvuke wa chai unatoka (Steam from tea is coming out)"

Where does the slang word Mvuke come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mvuke?

Mvuke can also mean: Mvuke/hewa ya joto (Steam/heat air)

Mvuke

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mvuke definition 1

Mvuke/moshi (Steam/smoke)

"Mvuke wa chai unatoka (Steam from tea is coming out)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mvuke definition 2

Mvuke/hewa ya joto (Steam/heat air)

"Mvuke wa maji ya moto unatoka jikoni (Hot water steam comes from kitchen)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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