What does tchimbalala mean?

Dança de celebração (Celebration dance) For example: "Dançaram tchimbalala até amanhecer (They danced the celebration dance until dawn)"

Where does the slang word tchimbalala come from?

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

tchimbalala

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dança de celebração (Celebration dance)

"Dançaram tchimbalala até amanhecer (They danced the celebration dance until dawn)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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