What does Choma mean?

Oku hupa / to kiss (To kiss) For example: "They were busy with choma at the party. (They were busy kissing at the party.)"

Where does the slang word Choma come from?

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

Choma

🇳🇦 Namibia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Choma definition 1

Oku hupa / to kiss (To kiss)

"They were busy with choma at the party. (They were busy kissing at the party.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇦 Namibia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Choma 🇰🇪 Kenya

Grilled meat

"Let's go for some nyama choma"

Choma 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Umngani / Ikavelave (Friend / Buddy)

"Choma yami, lendaba ayikho right (My friend, this situation isn't right)"

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🌍 "Choma" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Choma 🇰🇪 Kenya

Grilled meat

Choma 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Umngani / Ikavelave (Friend / Buddy)

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