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Pakaipa

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang
Added Jul 27, 2025 · 3 definitions
TOP DEFINITION

Pakaipa definition 1

Shona for “it’s tough/critical.” Can also commend someone (“pakaipa” meaning they were awesome, context is key).

"“Exam yacho pakaipa – vashoma vabuda ne pass”"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025
DEFINITION 2

Pakaipa definition 2

Shona for it's tough/critical. Often paired with ma1

"Exam yacho pakaipa – vashoma vabuda ne pass (That exam was tough – very few passed)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025
DEFINITION 3

Pakaipa definition 3

Pane dambudziko (There's a problem)

"Pakaipa apa (There's trouble here)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
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3 community definitions
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July 2025

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