What does Zvakaoma mean?

Things are tough financially For example: "Zvakaoma hazvo (Things are really tough)"

Where does the slang word Zvakaoma come from?

Zvakaoma 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 Zvakaoma?

Zvakaoma can also mean: Zvakaoma (Things are tough)

Zvakaoma

🇿🇼 Zimbabwe Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Zvakaoma definition 1

Things are tough financially

"Zvakaoma hazvo (Things are really tough)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Zvakaoma definition 2

Zvakaoma (Things are tough)

"Zvakaoma manje (Things are tough now)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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