Portuguese edit

Etymology edit

Unknown. Possibly related to Kimbundu kizomba (party). See also kizomba.

Pronunciation edit

  • Hyphenation: qui‧zum‧ba

Noun edit

quizumba f (plural quizumbas)

  1. (Mozambique, zoology) Crocuta crocuta (spotted hyena)
  2. (Rio de Janeiro, informal) confusion, disorder
    Synonyms: alvoroço, baderna, bagunça