Discover Contemporary Shona Slang
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To steal / pinch / jack something that isn’t yours. Usually slick, often petty, but always frowned upon unless you’re the one scoring the loot.
Public Service Announcement 🛑 If you get caught “uchi bhozhongora masinhi” in Harare CBD, expect free doses of mucheka from the crowd. Stay honest, kids! Synonyms include bhosha, nyambita, simudza, tora, “five-finger discount”.
"Ukasiya phone yako pacharger vanokubhozhongora faster"
"Leave your phone charging and they’ll jack it with zero hesitation."
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