Meke

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negation

Nope. Nah. Negative, Ghost Rider. A one-syllable slap to any yes-or-no question.

Reply word that flatly denies or rejects whatever was just asked or suggested, similar to “nah” in English. Common swap: “maya”.

"Gogo: Nhai muzukuru, atete vakakupawo nzungu kubva kumusha? John: Meke. Gogo: Huh?!"

Translation: "Gogo: Grandson, did your aunty give you my peanuts from rural home? John: No. Gogo: Huh?!"

Contemporary Zimbabwean slang. First documented in urban areas.

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