African Slang Words Starting With "B"

Klin fam → Clean farm

Blow-dry

Brutal Fruit (Flavored cider)

Anana / Feuilles vertes (Greens / Leafy vegetables)

Klin yu mɔt → Clean your mouth

Enjoy/bon appétit; said when someone eats/drinks

To your health

Bsahtek (Cheers/to your health - Arabic)

Onions

بسيسة (Roasted grain)

بالسلامة فريند - بالسلامة يا صديق (goodbye friend)

Bonsoir (Good evening)

بصحتك، بالصحة (To your health, cheers)

Darija for “really/for real?” (from Arabic “besseh”). Used to express surprise or seek confirmation.

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...

Bua (Speak)

Talk command | Praat bevel

Traditional blouse (Traditional blouse)

Trop parler (Talk too much)

Dance style/Wine (Bubble)

Dite misy perles / Bubble tea

Bubblegum (80s pop)

Bubbles (O'Learys - Irish pub)

Having fun (Having fun)

Fusión bubi-español (Bubi-Spanish fusion)

Orgullo de ser Bubi (Pride in being Bubi)

Slang meaning “to go crazy” or “to get wild.”

Liste de rêves (Bucket list)

Bucket list destination (Bucket list destination)

Lis rev (Bucket list)

باكت ليست (Bucket list)

Luhla lwetintfo tekwenta (List of things to do)

ባኬት ሊስት/የህልም ዝርዝር (Bucket list)

Ibyo wifuza gukora (Things you want to do)

Stort reën (Heavy rain)

Oshimaliwa / geld (Money)

Common slang for Rand, the South African currency, or money in general. "Bucks" is used much like in American English to...

Another variation of 'buddy,' used as a friendly address.

Variation of buda (from 'buddy'/'abu' etc.), means friend or casually one's dad. Common greeting among guys: 'Sasa budaa...

Budde (Early)

Copain (Buddy)

Buddy (Friend)

بادي - Buddy

Rafiki (Friend)

What's new buddy

Mizaniya (Financial plan)

Gahunda y'imikoreshereze y'amafaranga (Money spending plan)

Budget (Budget)

በጀት/በጀት (Bejet) - budget