What does Ukutumpa mean?

Being dumb or acting stupidly For example: "Leka ukutumpa (Stop being dumb)"

Where does the slang word Ukutumpa come from?

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

Ukutumpa

🇿🇲 Zambia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ukutumpa definition 1

Being dumb or acting stupidly

"Leka ukutumpa (Stop being dumb)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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