Browse African Slang

Brinco (Earring)

Amigo em Balanta (Friend in Balanta)

Literally 'Do you know about me?' – a rhetorical slang question meaning 'You have no idea who you're dealing with, do yo...

Ancião/Líder Balanta (Balanta elder/leader)

Eternal buffering

Life bug

A Creole slang word meaning 'ride' or 'lift' (from Portuguese boleia). If you give someone a bulaya, you're giving them ...

Balançar cabeça (Shake head)

Never-fixed pothole

Survival burnout

Burro (Donkey/Stupid)

Oferenda Papel (Papel offering)

Procurar vida/sustento (Seek livelihood)

Overcrowded bus

Slang adopted in Bissau meaning 'a lot/very'. Originating from Angola/Portugal, bué is used by youth to intensify anythi...

Língua Balanta (Balanta language)

Obrigado em Balanta (Thank you in Balanta)

Festa Balanta (Balanta feast)

Criança em Papel (Child in Papel)

Criança em Balanta (Child in Balanta)