What does Cigale mean?

Dépensier (Spender) - metaphor For example: "Cigale ya consommation (Consumption grasshopper)"

Where does the slang word Cigale come from?

Cigale is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Cigale

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Cigale definition 1

Dépensier (Spender) - metaphor

"Cigale ya consommation (Consumption grasshopper)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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