Bibi/mama (Madam/lady) For example: "Bibi, samahani kwa kuchelewa (Madam, sorry for being late)"

Where does the slang word Bibi come from?

Bibi is a slang term from Tanzania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Tanzania and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Bibi?

Bibi can also mean: Bibi/mzee wa kike (Grandmother)

Bibi

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bibi definition 1

Bibi/mama (Madam/lady)

"Bibi, samahani kwa kuchelewa (Madam, sorry for being late)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bibi definition 2

Bibi/mzee wa kike (Grandmother)

"Bibi amenipikia ugali na samaki (Grandmother cooked me ugali and fish)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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Bibi 🇧🇮 Burundi

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