Discover Contemporary Shona Slang
A community-driven dictionary of modern Zimbabwean expressions
All Words(359 words)
Marijuana, Cannabis, Weed
"Vakomana siyanai nekubhema dhobho, hazvina kunaka - vakadaro zvavo mufundisi vachienda kuchapero vasangana neboys dzichisunga danda."
"Guys, stop smoking weed, it's not good - the pastor said that while going to church and bumped into the boys rolling a joint."
Roll up a blunt, (joint/spliff)
"Jahman itai zvekusunga danda, timbotora nguva tichidzinga mweya yakaipa"
"Jahman, let's roll a joint and take some time to chase away bad spirits"
To cause trouble or stir conflict, often suddenly and deliberately / Create problems / Start issues / Get angry
To switch into havoc mode: stir chaos, pick a fight, unleash fury, or otherwise make the room instantly uncomfortable. Peace-keeping tip ☮️: Spot the signs early when someone says “usade kundisaiza (don't try to size me)” twice in under a minute, that server is about to load badness. Log off or mute notifications accordingly.
"Ukamuwanzira anoku loadera badness"
"If you insult him, he will cause trouble"