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just chilling / loafing / vibing - no stress, no rush, no sudden movements.
Combines Shona “taka–” (we are) + English “cooler down” -> we’re in full chill mode. Used when your squad is planted on tuma bridge twe areas, Tanto Wavie on repeat, and the only deadline is sunset.
"Weekend rese tinenge takacooler down zvedu paden."
"We’re chilling at home all weekend."
by Kudzi X 17 Jun 2025
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Mbaisi. (pronounced as mby -cey.)
Girls/ women.
kumberi kunehasha
Used as a cheeky compliment or sexual innuendo to say someone has an impressive chest/bust. In context, it implies “her front is loaded” or “her boobs are amazing.”
Musvasva
Pornography. Any X-rated video, clip or site whether it’s Brazzers, X-videos or that dodgy Instagram profile your cousin swears by.