What does Shamwari mean?

Amigo em ndau (Friend in Ndau) For example: "Shamwari yangu (My friend)"

Where does the slang word Shamwari come from?

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

Shamwari

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Shamwari definition 1

Amigo em ndau (Friend in Ndau)

"Shamwari yangu (My friend)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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