What does Bututu mean?

Candid vernacular for an ignoramus or uncultured person (like “country bumpkin”). For example: "“Alemoneka bututu – tasambilila”"

Where does the slang word Bututu come from?

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

Bututu

Q: What are other meanings of Bututu?

Bututu can also mean: Candid vernacular for an ignoramus or uncultured person (like country bumpkin)

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bututu definition 1

Candid vernacular for an ignoramus or uncultured person (like “country bumpkin”).

"“Alemoneka bututu – tasambilila”"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bututu definition 2

Candid vernacular for an ignoramus or uncultured person (like country bumpkin)

"Alemoneka bututu – tasambilila (He appears unsophisticated – not educated)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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