What does Kukhala rough (To be rough) mean?

Kukhala woipa / Wovuta (To be bad / difficult) For example: "Njira ili rough. (The road is rough.)"

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

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

Kukhala rough (To be rough)

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kukhala rough (To be rough) definition 1

Kukhala woipa / Wovuta (To be bad / difficult)

"Njira ili rough. (The road is rough.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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