What does Punda mean?

Punda/mnyama wa kubeba (Donkey/carrying animal) For example: "Punda anabeba mizigo ya shambani (Donkey carries farm loads)"

Where does the slang word Punda come from?

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

Punda

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Punda/mnyama wa kubeba (Donkey/carrying animal)

"Punda anabeba mizigo ya shambani (Donkey carries farm loads)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

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

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