What does Chikanda mean?

African polony (orchid tuber dish) For example: "Chikanda chabwino (Good African polony)"

Where does the slang word Chikanda come from?

Chikanda 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 Chikanda?

Chikanda can also mean: African polony

Chikanda

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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Chikanda

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African polony (orchid tuber dish)

"Chikanda chabwino (Good African polony)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Chikanda — definition 2

African polony

"Chikanda na nshima (African polony with nshima)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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