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

Unaweka?

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Unaweka? definition 1

“Are you putting (me on)?” used like “are you kidding me?”.

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

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

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