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Mwana wa galu is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Mwana wa galu

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwana wa galu definition 1

Insult: 'son of a dog'" (Chichewa)

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

↻ Similar Words

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