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kumu

Shona Definition

Kuti kumu kubvisa chipfeko pamuviri nokukasira. Patakapedzisira kumuona, akangosvika kumba ndokuti kumu kumu hembe dzekubasa, pfekei makaki, ndiye panze dhugu. Kuti kumu kukurumidza kusununguka kana kubva kungaita simbi kana bhaudhi paranga rakabata.

English Translation

Describes stripping a garment off the body in haste, as when a man gets home, whips off his work clothes, pulls on khakis and is straight out again. Also of metal or a bolt that was held fast coming loose or coming away quickly.

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