What does tezvara mean?

Tezvara (Father-in-law) For example: "Tezvara vangu (My father-in-law)"

Where does the slang word tezvara come from?

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

What are other meanings of tezvara?

tezvara can also mean: Ubabezala (father-in-law)

tezvara

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

tezvara definition 1

Tezvara (Father-in-law)

"Tezvara vangu (My father-in-law)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

tezvara definition 2

Ubabezala (father-in-law)

"Tezvara vanoda ruremekedzo (father-in-law wants respect)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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