What does Kolopa mean?

In Nyanja, kolopa means to sweep. As slang it implies clean sweep (to win everything) For example: "Team ya ba Mpali eyaikolopa last night, 5-0! (The Mpali team totally swept them last night, 5–0!)"

Where does the slang word Kolopa come from?

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

Kolopa

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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In Nyanja, kolopa means to sweep. As slang it implies clean sweep (to win everything)

"Team ya ba Mpali eyaikolopa last night, 5-0! (The Mpali team totally swept them last night, 5–0!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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