adjective General Slang

Chimba

/ˈtʃim.ba/ · adjective · informal

Colombian slang for something awesome — 'qué chimba!' means 'how cool!'

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Definitions

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In some contexts and regions it can be vulgar or negative, so tone and place matter.

“Careful, in some areas chimba carries a crude meaning.”
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Awesome, amazing, or great, especially in 'qué chimba' meaning 'how cool!'

“Qué chimba, you got the apartment!”
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As a noun, the best thing ever — 'la chimba' meaning 'the greatest.'

“That concert was la chimba, unforgettable.”
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Chimba In A Sentence

Qué chimba this weather, perfect for the beach.
Bro, your new bike is la chimba.
Pasamos una chimba de noche, best time ever.

Origin & Usage

Colombian Spanish slang for something excellent, especially in Medellín and the Antioquia region. The word can be vulgar in other contexts, so its meaning swings hard depending on region and tone.

Variants qué chimbala chimbarechimba
Tags #spanish#general#gen-z

People Also Ask

What does 'qué chimba' mean?

In Colombian slang it means 'how cool!' or 'awesome!' It's a strong expression of excitement.

Is 'chimba' a bad word?

It depends on the region. In Colombia it usually means 'awesome,' but in some places and contexts it's vulgar.

Where is 'chimba' used?

Mainly Colombia, especially Medellín and the Paisa region, as a word for something great.

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