What does Mwoga mean?

Mtu anayeogopa (Coward person) For example: "Mwoga hawezi kukabiliana na changamoto (Coward cannot face challenges)"

Where does the slang word Mwoga come from?

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

Mwoga

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mwoga definition 1

Mtu anayeogopa (Coward person)

"Mwoga hawezi kukabiliana na changamoto (Coward cannot face challenges)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

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

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