What does Chi colour mean?

Light-skinned person For example: "Chi colour chija chilikuya (That light-skinned one is coming)"

Where does the slang word Chi colour come from?

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

Chi colour

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chi colour definition 1

Light-skinned person

"Chi colour chija chilikuya (That light-skinned one is coming)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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