What does nhimbe mean?

Nhimbe (Communal work) For example: "Tine nhimbe (We have communal work)"

Where does the slang word nhimbe come from?

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

nhimbe

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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nhimbe — definition 1

Nhimbe (Communal work)

"Tine nhimbe (We have communal work)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇿🇼 About Zimbabwe Slang

nhimbe is part of the everyday slang used in Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 964 Zimbabwe slang words collected from native speakers.

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