What does Mikembe mean?

Mikembe (Type of fish) For example: "Mikembe ni nziza cyane (Mikembe is very delicious)"

Where does the slang word Mikembe come from?

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

Mikembe

🇧🇮 Burundi Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mikembe (Type of fish)

"Mikembe ni nziza cyane (Mikembe is very delicious)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇮 Burundi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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