African Slang Words Starting With "M"

Mémé (Grandma)

Métal (Metal)

Façon de faire (Way of doing)

Méthode moderne (Modern method)

Fifangaroan-karazana / Mixed heritage

Métissage culturel (Cultural blending)

Mélange de cultures (Cultural mixing)

Grande ville (Metropolis)

Medo do escuro; fobia / Fear of dark; phobia

Ko kaɗan (Not even)

Absolument pas (Not even in dreams)

Mestre de obras; chefe de construção / Master builder; construction boss

Personne âgée (Elderly person)

Literally 'very young.' Slang for newbie or someone inexperienced (a kid)

Shortened from “meu” (my), used like “dude/man” casually among friends.

“My style/image,” used to assert one’s personal style, often humorously. Usage: Vou de chinelo mesmo, é mô pinta tá vend...

C'est bon, c'est bien (It's good, it's nice)

Les gens, tout le monde (People, everyone)

Les gens, tout le monde (People, everyone)

Mauvaise personne en Maninka (Bad person in Maninka)

Ne tigi, ne kaanu (My person, my love)

Petite personne (Small person)

Ami, pote en Nouchi (Friend, buddy in Nouchi)

Enfant (Kid)

Môme (Kid)

Mujer en Bubi (Woman in Bubi)

Fruta baobá (Fruta baobá) (Baobab fruit)

Arte sonora (Music)

Arti di som (Arte de som) (Music)

Soul music

Música alta; som alto / Loud music; high volume

Soft protest music

Protest music

Okay, alright, going.

Nyumba, familia (Home, family)

Mwanamke kwa Kikamba (Woman in Kamba)

Mwanaume kwa Kikamba (Man in Kamba)

Mwanaume kwa Kikuyu (Man in Kikuyu)

Mwanamke kwa Kikuyu (Woman in Kikuyu)

Personne (Person)

Nyu we fɔ fam → New way to farm

Mek nyu → Make new

Guidance (Guidance)

Tunnel (Tunnel)

Mɔgɔ dɔ, quelqu'un (Someone, anybody)

Espoir (Hope)

Ɔpɔtyuniti de → Opportunity exists

We yu brɔk → When you're broke

Carrefour (Crossroads)

Mɔ̀tò (Moto/Motorcycle)