What does Zest for life mean?

Life enthusiasm | Lewe entoesiasme For example: "Having zest for life"

Where does the slang word Zest for life come from?

Zest for life is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Zest for life

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Zest for life definition 1

Life enthusiasm | Lewe entoesiasme

"Having zest for life"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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