What does Chibuno mean?

Waist (dancing) For example: "Onetsa chibuno (Show your waist/dance)"

Where does the slang word Chibuno come from?

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

Chibuno

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chibuno definition 1

Waist (dancing)

"Onetsa chibuno (Show your waist/dance)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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