Browse African Slang

With whom

Master of ceremony/rapper

Mort de rire; LOL in French

Water

Nothing's wrong with me

There's nothing

I don't like you

I don't understand you

Don't be afraid

Parsley

I don't have

It's okay/nevermind

It's okay/never mind

Who you know

Charity feast

Expert/master

Congratulations

Content/satisfied

“Not only,” used to emphasize something surprising.

Not normal; crazy good

Defeated

Crazy/mad

Court of law; place where justice should live but often where connections matter more than evidence - symbol of system m...

Equivalent of “no problem” or “don’t worry” (from French *ça ne fait rien* via dialect).

Egyptian electronic music

Favoritism

Jersey

Popular/commercial

Mayor

Insane

Top of class

Pillow

Cunning/sly

Food/meal

Date pastry

Misfortune

Slang referring to Algeria affectionately (dz = DZ, country code). Usage: Gotta love Mama dz – beaches, mountains, deser...

Boss/manage

Money order

Mandolin

Controller

Yes, the French verb “to eat,” but used to mean someone got punched or took a hit. Usage: Il a mangé un gros coup au mat...

Protest

Manicure

F*cked (vulgar)

Pasta

Makeup

Merchant/vendor

Market

Sick/ill