African Slang Words Starting With "A"

What (Berber)

An exclamation used mostly in a teasing way when someone is about to get into trouble or faces consequences. It's like s...

Afɔ̀ (Terre/Earth)

Ayi (No - Dioula)

አይብ/አይብ (Ethiopian cheese)

Mazungumzo ya ndoa ya Kiluo (Luo marriage negotiations)

Terre natale (Homeland)

Àyíkúngbàn (Monde/World)

Piment (Pepper)

Alternative spelling of 'Aise' - A common 'Hey you!' or 'Yo!' used to get someone's attention.

قايمة - Wedding gift list

Ayn (Evil eye)

አይን/አይን (Eye)

Traditional board game (Traditional board game)

Esklamasyon sirpriz (Exclamation of surprise)

Excellent/cool | Uitstekend/koel

A celebratory exclamation, often in response to a call “Ago!” during gatherings (to show agreement or hype).

Gurasar shinkafa (Rice pudding)

Come in Berber

أيوة - Yes

Yes

Means 'yes' or 'alright.' This affirmative word is used across languages in Niger – like 'aiwa, je vois'

Short for “I want” (from “عايز”), used quickly to say you want something.

አይዞህ/አይዞህ (Ayzoh) - it's okay/be strong

Plural of ayzosh (stay strong) – said among guy friends as a form of encouragement or sometimes teasing “man up.”. Usage...

Amharic comforting word meaning “stay strong/cheer up.” Used to console a friend.

Monde/vie (World/life)

Joie (Joy)

Nigerian pidgin slang for bank account. Commonly used to ask for someone's account number for a transfer.

Ne fais pas le mal / Don't do evil

He's in shape

Fraud or trickery.

Con artist.

Greetings or acknowledging someone (similar to saying “I see you”).

Caminhar longas distâncias (To walk long distances)

Com atitude, com swag (With attitude, with swag)

In-laws

Timu ya mpira (Football team)

Wakes up for dawn prayer

Alternative name dreams | Alternatiewe naam drome

Azeite de dendê (Palm oil)

Ladies, women folk (plural (Origin: respectful))

Youth determination

Crevettes séchées (Dried shrimp)

Aziz aalayi (Dear to me)

Aziza (Dear female)

Forest spirit

Àzízà (Esprit de la forêt/Forest spirit)

عزيزي (My dear)

Azizi (My dear one - male)