What does Choke mean?

Kunanirwa igihe bikomeye (To fail when it matters) For example: "Yachoke muri final. (He choked in the final.)"

Where does the slang word Choke come from?

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

Choke

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Kunanirwa igihe bikomeye (To fail when it matters)

"Yachoke muri final. (He choked in the final.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇷🇼 Rwanda
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Choke 🇳🇦 Namibia

Fail under pressure (Mess up)

"Don't choke now! (Don't fail under pressure!)"

Choked 🇸🇨 Seychelles

Etoufe, sok (Choked, shocked)

"Mon choked kan mon'n tande! (I was choked when I heard!)"

🇷🇼 About Rwanda Slang

Rwandan slang reflects the country's Kinyarwanda culture alongside French and English influences, shaped by Kigali's growing young urban population.

KASINARY has 1774 Rwanda slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Choke" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Choke 🇳🇦 Namibia

Fail under pressure (Mess up)

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