What does Kukhala acting (To be acting) mean?

Kugwira ntchito / Kwakanthawi (To do work / temporary) For example: "Ali acting director. (He's acting director.)"

Where does the slang word Kukhala acting (To be acting) come from?

Kukhala acting (To be acting) is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kukhala acting (To be acting)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala acting (To be acting) definition 1

Kugwira ntchito / Kwakanthawi (To do work / temporary)

"Ali acting director. (He's acting director.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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