Standard Lemma guide

toyi-toyi

noun · verb · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A dance from southern Africa, used especially during political protests.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: South-Africa, Zimbabwe

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2

verb

Meaning 2

To perform this dance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: South-Africa, Zimbabwe

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History

Etymology

Seemingly from Northern Ndebele [Term?], but the ultimate origin is unclear.