What does Chibwenzi mean?

Boyfriend/girlfriend For example: "Uli na chibwenzi? (Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?)"

Where does the slang word Chibwenzi come from?

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

What are other meanings of Chibwenzi?

Chibwenzi can also mean: Hyena (greedy person)

Chibwenzi

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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Chibwenzi

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Boyfriend/girlfriend

"Uli na chibwenzi? (Do you have a boyfriend/girlfriend?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Chibwenzi — definition 2

Hyena (greedy person)

"Uli ngati chibwenzi (You're like a hyena)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

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