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Basi

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang
Added Jul 16, 2025 · 2 definitions
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Basi definition 1

A handy Chichewa word meaning 'enough' or 'that's it/just that.' It's used to conclude something, or to say 'only that'. Also said to cut someone off (like 'okay, enough').

"Undipatse Coca-Cola imodzi basi. (Just give me one Coke, that's all.)"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025
DEFINITION 2

Basi definition 2

“Enough” or “just that” – used to conclude something (Origin: Chichewa)

"Give me one nsima *basi*—I’m not too hungry."
by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

Word Details

Country
🇲🇼 Malawi
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2 community definitions
Added
July 2025

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Basi 🇸🇸 South Sudan

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Basi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

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🌍 "Basi" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Basi 🇸🇸 South Sudan

Bus (Bus - Swahili)
Basi 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Basi/gari kubwa la abiria (Bus/big passenger car)
Basi 🇿🇲 Zambia

Bus

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