Discover Contemporary Shona Slang
A community-driven dictionary of Zimbabwean street lingo and ghetto speak
All Words(371 words)
Have sex
"Makazokadya here kanice kaya Rasta?"
"Did you manage to sleep with that chick, Rasta?"
Condom
"Hanzi nerimwe holito majombo anondiitisa munyaviri, Rasta vanoseka zvavo."
"One hooker said that condoms give her a skin reaction, she's allergic! Rasta laughs at the audacity."
Pornography. Any X-rated video, clip or site whether it’s Brazzers, X-videos or that dodgy Instagram profile your cousin swears by.
Parental Guidance 😅: Too much musvasva can lead to unexpected data bundles, suspicious pop-ups, and legendary blister folklore. Browse responsibly!
"Siyanai nekuona musvasva paBrazzers boyz, mawoko aya achaita mhoni nekurova gweto."
"Stop streaming porn on Brazzers guys, your hands will blister from all that self-service."
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About Zimbabwean street lingo
Shona slang, also called street lingo, ghetto speak or ghetto talk, is the everyday language of Zimbabwe's townships. Ghetto youths in Harare, Chitungwiza and beyond keep inventing new words, mixing Shona with English, flipping words backwards and coining code words for things best not said out loud. Much of it spreads through Zimdancehall lyrics, kombi rides and WhatsApp groups long before it reaches any textbook.
shonaslang collects these words with their meanings, usage examples and pronunciations, written by the people who use them. Browse words A-Z, read the blog or add a word you know.