Chow time (Eating time) For example: "Let's chow (Let's eat)"

Where does the slang word Chow come from?

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

Chow

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chow time (Eating time)

"Let's chow (Let's eat)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Chow 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Kudla (Food)

"Let's get some chow (Let's get some chow)"

Chow 🇿🇦 South Africa

Food (Grub, food)

"Let's get some chow (Let's get some food)"

🇬🇲 About Gambia Slang

Gambia slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1855 Gambia slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Chow" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Chow 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Kudla (Food)

Chow 🇿🇦 South Africa

Food (Grub, food)

Chow 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Lijo / Dijo (Food / Meal)

Chow 🇳🇬 Nigeria

To eat (To consume food)

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