What does Vimba mean?

Literally 'to swell.' Slang meaning to get a big ego or to get angry (as one's head 'swells') For example: "Uratangira gutsinda ukabandagara? Ntuzavimbe vimba rwose. (You're starting to win and you're bragging? Don't get a big head, seriously.)"

Where does the slang word Vimba come from?

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

What are other meanings of Vimba?

Vimba can also mean: Argent, richesse (Money, wealth)

Vimba

🇷🇼 Rwanda Slang

Added August 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Literally 'to swell.' Slang meaning to get a big ego or to get angry (as one's head 'swells')

"Uratangira gutsinda ukabandagara? Ntuzavimbe vimba rwose. (You're starting to win and you're bragging? Don't get a big head, seriously.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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Vimba — definition 2

Argent, richesse (Money, wealth)

"Azali na vimba (He has money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 09, 2025

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