Browse African Slang

Market research (Market study)

Marmite (Yeast spread)

Martell (Cognac)

Maru (Clouds)

Marulelo (Roof)

Masepa (Nonsense/Rubbish)

Mashonzha (Mopane worms)

Masimo (Fields/Lands)

Maskandi (Zulu folk)

Match (Mutual interest)

Matemekwane (Fat cakes)

Mathata (Problems)

Matlho (Eyes)

Matlhotlhora (Lightning)

Matlo go sha mabapi (When houses burn, neighbors burn)

Matshwenyego (Worries)

Matsieng (Footprints - heritage)

Maun (Tourism capital)

Mayo (Mayonnaise)

Mbaqanga (Township jive)

Meal prep (Food preparation)

Mechanic (Car fixer)

Medupe (Heavy rains)

Meet the parents (Family introduction)

Membership (Gym subscription)

Meno (Teeth)

Menu (Food list)

Mesifa (Muscles)

One million pula (slang unit for millions)" ("Urban slang")

Metsi (Water)

Metsi ke bophelo (Water is life)

Metsotso (Minutes)

Mfana (Young man)

Mhele (Traditional game)

Middle child syndrome

Midori (Melon liqueur)

Miller (Beer)

Milly rock (Dance)

Milo (Chocolate drink)

Mirinda (Orange drink)

Mix (Drink mixer)

Romantic relationships/dating scene.

Mma (Ma'am/Mrs./Mother)

Mmakgame (Rock paintings)

Mmamanthane (Secretary bird)

Mmele (Traditional ball game)

Mmete (Hat)

Mmino (Music)

Mmino wa Setswana (Traditional music)

Mmu (Soil)