What does Kukhala bae (To be bae) mean?

Kukhala wokondedwa / Wachinsinsi (To be loved / secret) For example: "Ali bae wanga. (She's my bae.)"

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

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

Kukhala bae (To be bae)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala bae (To be bae) definition 1

Kukhala wokondedwa / Wachinsinsi (To be loved / secret)

"Ali bae wanga. (She's my bae.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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