What does Mzingo mean?

Mzingo/duara (Circle/round) For example: "Tuende mzingo wa mazungumzo (Let's go round of conversation)"

Where does the slang word Mzingo come from?

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

Mzingo

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mzingo definition 1

Mzingo/duara (Circle/round)

"Tuende mzingo wa mazungumzo (Let's go round of conversation)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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