Where does the slang word Chipande come from?

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

Chipande

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chipande definition 1

Slang meaning *a small loan or a small amount of money given*, literally *chipande* is “a small piece” (like of bread).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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