Discover Contemporary Shona Slang
A community-driven dictionary of modern Zimbabwean expressions
All Words(360 words)
Very good; very nice; excellent
Used to compliment something that looks good, feels good, or is of high quality. Informal and complimentary - most often used casually among friends.
- English equivalents: top quality, really nice, fire, solid
"Mapics manyama"
"Really good pics"
Sophisticated, classy, high-end; next-level in quality or style.
Vibe Used mostly to hype anything; outfit, event, sport, even a person
"Drip rako kwaakumberi, wakaribata kupi, Mupedgars?"
"Your fashion is high quality, where did you get it from, Mupedzanhamo?"
Chill. Cool down, relax, take several seats, basically “bro, chill!”
Like telling someone to gulp an entire refrigerator so they cool off from the inside out. Close synonym: miswa.
"- Ko sei uri kutypa mirabadada yemaparagraph mu group chat. Medza firiji iwe! - Tsano chimbomedzai firiji, bag ririkubuda manje manje"
"- Why you typing paragraphs in the group chat? Just chill! - Mate just relax, the money will be out soon"