What does Nshima mean?

Staple food, also means any food For example: "Taliba nshima (We haven't eaten)"

Where does the slang word Nshima come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nshima?

Nshima can also mean: Staple food

Nshima

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

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Nshima

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Staple food, also means any food

"Taliba nshima (We haven't eaten)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Nshima — definition 2

Staple food

"Nshima ya breakfast (Breakfast nshima)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇿🇲 About Zambia Slang

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