What does Marinating mean?

ማቅመም/ማቅመም (Makimem) - marinating For example: "Meat makimem (Meat marinating)"

Where does the slang word Marinating come from?

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

Marinating

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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ማቅመም/ማቅመም (Makimem) - marinating

"Meat makimem (Meat marinating)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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