What does Chumbada mean?

Peso de pesca (Fishing weight) For example: "Pôr chumbada na linha (Put weight on line)"

Where does the slang word Chumbada come from?

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

Chumbada

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Chumbada definition 1

Peso de pesca (Fishing weight)

"Pôr chumbada na linha (Put weight on line)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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