African Slang Words Starting With "M"

Mzunguko wa magari (Car circulation)

Jambo la muhimu (Something important)

Nzuri kabisa (Very good)

“Good” or “well.” Used to say something is nice or someone is doing fine.

“Very good” or “awesome.” Double intensifier combining Darija and Arabic.

The marketplace

Muitu manga (Muito manga) (Very manga)

Milhu (Milho) (Corn)

Lava roupa (Lavar roupa) (Washing machine)

What Nama (Question)

Warrior mother

Hero mother

Terra natal (Terra natal) (Motherland)

Dom spesiál (Dom especial) (Blessed hands)

Pessoa generosa (Generous person)

Hand in hand

Ladrãu (Ladrão) (Light fingers/thief)

Literally 'light hands,' used to describe someone with a tendency to steal (a light-fingered thief)

Labor pride

Membri superiór (Membro superior) (Hand/arm)

Generozu (Generoso) (Generous)

Mão aberta; pessoa generosa / Open hand; generous person

Ajuda mútua (Ajuda mútua) (Mutual help)

Mão leve; habilidoso / Light hand; skillful

Mão pesada; pessoa azarada / Heavy hand; unlucky person

Extension capillaire (Hair extension)

Highlights

Mère active (Active mother)

Mère courageuse (Courageous mother)

Mère entrepreneure (Mother entrepreneur)

La mère travaille (Mother works)

Makaniki (Mechanic)

Réparateur auto (Mechanic)

Mécanicien (Mechanic)

Mechanic

Mécanicien (Mechanic)

Mobili dilan kɛla, réparateur (Car fix doer, mechanic)

Mécanicien du Nigeria

Trusted mechanic

Mécanisation agricole (Agricultural mechanization)

Mean/nasty

Mugu (Wicked)

مشوي فاخر (VIP grilled meat)

Mécène (Art patron)

Mécénat (Patronage)

Parrainage artistique (Cultural patronage)

Medal

Médaille (Medal)

Objectif médaille d'or (Gold medal targeted)

Dokotera / Doctor