What does Chikolwe mean?

Thief For example: "Uyu ni chikolwe (This is a thief)"

Where does the slang word Chikolwe come from?

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

Chikolwe

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chikolwe definition 1

Thief

"Uyu ni chikolwe (This is a thief)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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