African Slang Words Starting With "M"

Mweusi/mtu wa rangi nyeusi (Black/dark-skinned person)

Mweya Mutsvene (Holy Spirit)

Big moon

“It’s trending/it’s hot right now” (literally “the moon is hot”) (Origin: Chichewa slang)

Mwili/mzigo wa roho (Body/soul carrier)

Msanii wa zamani mwenye uzoefu (Old experienced artist)

Msanii wa nyimbo za kidini (Artist of religious songs)

Noir, africain (Black person, African)

Mwiriwe (Good afternoon/evening)

Fin (End) - Swahili

Good ending

“End of the railway,” meaning the ultimate end or fed up.

Kumaliza safari (To finish a journey)

Mara ya mwisho (Last time)

Mwituni/ndani ya msitu (In the forest)

Mwizi/mtu anayeiba (Thief/person who steals)

“A thief is just a thief,” said to shrug that a person’s nature won’t change.

Mtu anayevutia sana (Very attractive person)

Mtu anayeogopa (Coward person)

Ngoma ya Kikuyu (Kikuyu dance)

Mwongo/mtu wa uongo (Liar/person of lies)

Mtu wa kweli (Honest person)

Mtu anayeongoza wengine (Person who guides others)

Kiongozi mkuu wa kuelekeza (Main leader for direction)

Kiongozi wa kikundi cha kazi (Leader of work group)

Kiongozi wa hatua za mwisho (Leader of final steps)

Kiongozi wa kusonga (Leader of movement)

Life guidance

A dismissive clicking of the tongue, written as 'mxm.' A sound often transcribed in texts expressing annoyance, disbelie...

My mistake/Sorry (My bad)

Ni ikosa ryanjye (It's my mistake)

My mistake (I'm sorry)

My love/Sweetheart (My darling)

A slang term for "my girl" or girlfriend. "Cherry" is township slang for a pretty girl or one's female love interest. It...

Slang for "my friend" or "my mate." "China" comes from Cockney rhyming slang (China plate = mate) and in South Africa it...

Term of endearment/Friend (My dear)

Common Ugandan address, often between women or from a woman to anyone (not necessarily indicating close relationship).

A viral Afrikaans-English saying that translates to "My f**k, Marilize." It became popular after a meme, and it's used t...

My friend/Sister (My lady)

Zimbabwean youth English habit of calling a friend “my guy,” meaning bro/buddy. It’s unisex despite “guy.”

Close friend or buddy (<a href="/word/can" class="internal-link" title="View definition of Can">can</a> apply to any gen...

My guy - My friend

My guy (My friend)

My love/Sweetheart (Darling)

Means "my kid" or "my boy," referring to one's son or a young boy. "Laaitie" (pronounced like "lighty") is slang for a y...

Forma de chamar o chapa (Way to call minibus)

Casual address to a male friend (even if speaking to a female sometimes). Similar to 'buddy.'

An affectionate slang term meaning "my old man," referring to one's father. "Ou toppie" literally means old toppie (old ...

My family/Friends (My folks/Crew)

My community (My community)