What does Ziwiri mean?

Two For example: "Ziwiri ziwiri (Two by two)"

Where does the slang word Ziwiri come from?

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

Ziwiri

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ziwiri — definition 1

Two

"Ziwiri ziwiri (Two by two)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

Ziwiri is part of the everyday slang used in Zambia. Zambia slang draws from local languages, history, and street culture to create an expressive voice that is uniquely its own. KASINARY has 1428 Zambia slang words collected from native speakers.

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