What does Ichiyenga mean?

String game For example: "Play ichiyenga (Play string game)"

Where does the slang word Ichiyenga come from?

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

Ichiyenga

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ichiyenga definition 1

String game

"Play ichiyenga (Play string game)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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