-chikidira
Elementary
-chi-ki-di-ra
verb
actions
English:To apply excessively (e.g., oil or cream)
Shona DefinitionKana munhu akanzi a chikidira mafuta anenge azora akawandisa. Musikana akaita mafuta okuchikidira kwava kubuda oenda kumuchato kumeso kuchingonyiminya.

Definitions

To apply a substance, especially oil or cream, in an excessive or exaggerated manner. Often implies a lack of restraint or a desire to appear overly attractive.

“Munhu akanzi a chikidira mafuta anenge azora akawandisa.”

Examples

“Munhu akanzi a chikidira mafuta anenge azora akawandisa.”

“If someone is said to have 'chikidira' oil, it means they have applied too much. Musikana akaita mafuta okuchikidira kwava kubuda oenda kumuchato kumeso kuchingonyiminya.”

“The girl applied excessive cream to her face as she was leaving for the wedding, her face shining.”

Synonyms

kuzora zvakanyanya
kuzora zvakawandisa

Antonyms

kuzora zvishoma
AI Context

to add more relish (usually powdered) to the main relish

Quick Reference

What does -chikidira mean in English?
-chikidira means "To apply excessively (e.g., oil or cream)" in English.
Definition of -chikidira
To apply a substance, especially oil or cream, in an excessive or exaggerated manner. Often implies a lack of restraint or a desire to appear overly attractive.
Tsanangudzo ye-chikidira
Kana munhu akanzi a chikidira mafuta anenge azora akawandisa. Musikana akaita mafuta okuchikidira kwava kubuda oenda kumuchato kumeso kuchingonyiminya.
Part of speech
verb