What does Kukhala laid off (To be laid off) mean?

Kuyimitsidwa ntchito / Kwakanthawi (To be stopped work / temporary) For example: "Ndili laid off chifukwa cha COVID. (I'm laid off due to COVID.)"

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

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

Kukhala laid off (To be laid off)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala laid off (To be laid off) definition 1

Kuyimitsidwa ntchito / Kwakanthawi (To be stopped work / temporary)

"Ndili laid off chifukwa cha COVID. (I'm laid off due to COVID.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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