What does Chimeta mean?

ጭመታ/ጭመታ (Chimeta) - clapping For example: "Loud chimeta (Loud clapping)"

Where does the slang word Chimeta come from?

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

Chimeta

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chimeta definition 1

ጭመታ/ጭመታ (Chimeta) - clapping

"Loud chimeta (Loud clapping)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

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