What does Mbiya mean?

Clay pot For example: "Cook in mbiya (Cook in clay pot)"

Where does the slang word Mbiya come from?

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

Mbiya

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mbiya definition 1

Clay pot

"Cook in mbiya (Cook in clay pot)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇲 Zambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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