What does Chima mean?

Papa de milho servida com molho (Corn porridge served with sauce) For example: "Vamos comer chima com caril de peixe (Let's eat chima with fish curry)"

Where does the slang word Chima come from?

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

Chima

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chima definition 1

Papa de milho servida com molho (Corn porridge served with sauce)

"Vamos comer chima com caril de peixe (Let's eat chima with fish curry)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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