Lit. 'old person,' slang for dad or any respected older man. Many youths call their father 'mzae.' For example: "Mzae amenishow nitulie. (My old man (dad) told me to calm down.)"

Where does the slang word Mzae come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mzae?

Mzae can also mean: Mzazi (Parent / old person)

Mzae

🇰🇪 Kenya Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mzae definition 1

Lit. 'old person,' slang for dad or any respected older man. Many youths call their father 'mzae.'

"Mzae amenishow nitulie. (My old man (dad) told me to calm down.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mzae definition 2

Mzazi (Parent / old person)

"Wazae wanakuuliza (The parents are asking for you)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇰🇪 Kenya
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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"Kgogo e beetse mae (Chicken laid eggs)"

Mzee 🇺🇬 Uganda

Mzee (Old man/Elder)

"Mzee mukulu (Big elder)"

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