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Shona Definition
Kazhinji munhu anowanzogara akadzikama, ukaona onyumwa-nyumwa pane zvaanoda kutiza, kunzvenga kana kunyeruka.
English Translation
A normally calm person who suddenly turns jumpy and odd is getting ready to dodge something — blame, shame or exposure.
Cultural Context
“It is said at the chief's court to alert those judging a case to the accused person's craftiness.”
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