What does Kabichi mean?

Kabichi/mboga kubwa (Cabbage/big vegetable) For example: "Kabichi la shamba ni bora (Farm cabbage is best)"

Where does the slang word Kabichi come from?

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

Kabichi

🇹🇿 Tanzania Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kabichi definition 1

Kabichi/mboga kubwa (Cabbage/big vegetable)

"Kabichi la shamba ni bora (Farm cabbage is best)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇹🇿 Tanzania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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