Discover Contemporary Shona Slang
A community-driven dictionary of modern Zimbabwean expressions
All Words(358 words)
Mother
"Wakaitirei momz yako paMother's Day?"
"What did you do for your mother on Mother's Day?"
by chipsmasimba_2003 17 Jun 2025
A rapid sprint; to run at top speed.
(SPOH-roh) - noun / verb, high-speed slang. Meaning: a full-tilt sprint; to dash off at max velocity. Vibe: emergency exit energy - legs pick the gear before the brain finishes the sentence. Synonyms: bolt, take off, hit turbo, dust-cloud, mboza, shoes, tobo
"Ndakarova sporo pandakatona boys dzehuruworks ndichibva pabhawa."
"I sprinted when I saw robbers as I was coming from the bar."
by Ruvimbo_24 17 Jun 2025