What does Kalimba mean?

Piano à pouces (Thumb piano) For example: "La kalimba tinte. (The kalimba tinkles.)"

Where does the slang word Kalimba come from?

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

What are other meanings of Kalimba?

Kalimba can also mean: Piano de polegar africano (African thumb piano)

Kalimba

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Kalimba definition 1

Piano à pouces (Thumb piano)

"La kalimba tinte. (The kalimba tinkles.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Kalimba definition 2

Piano de polegar africano (African thumb piano)

"A kalimba relaxa a mente (The kalimba relaxes the mind)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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