Browse African Slang

مون ريتشوال (Moon ritual)

Moonwalk (MJ dance)

بلوز موري (Moorish blues)

Ripe banana

Sweet bananas (Somali) - fruit seller's call

موت (Dying / hilarious)

Opérateur mobile (Mobile operator)

ሞፕ/ሞፕ (Mop) - mop

Mopalamente (Member of Parliament)

Prieur, intercesseur (Prayer warrior, intercessor)

Avocat, défenseur (Lawyer, defender)

Journaliste (Journalist)

“Big boss” or VIP (Mopao from French “mon papa,” popularized by Koffi Olomide as his nickname; Mvuama = chief/king). Usa...

Étranger (Foreigner)

Vent, air (Wind, air)

Rain wind

Donneur, généreux (Giver, generous)

Mophane (Mopane tree)

Mophato (Regiment)

Mopipi (Lake village)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Papillon (Butterfly)

“President,” used ironically for the leader of a friend group or someone acting important. Usage: Moprezo ya gastronomie...

مقايضة (Barter / exchange)

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

A term from African languages referring to cultural concepts or everyday objects.

Frying pan

مقتصد (Economical / frugal)

A famous Malagasy phrase meaning 'slowly, slowly' or 'take it easy.' It reflects the laid-back Malagasy lifestyle. Peopl...

Morabaraba (Traditional board game)

Residente local (Local resident)

Morafe (Tribe/Nation)

Morago (Later/After)

Moraingy / Traditional boxing

Moraka wa masimo (Field post)

Moranang (April)

Conjunto de casas familiares (Family compound)

Decisão de coabitação (Cohabitation decision)

Ongula / tomorrow (Tomorrow)

More grace (More blessings)

ተጨማሪ እንጀራ/ተጨማሪ እንጀራ (Techemari injera) - more injera

More than (Exceeding)

Moremi (Game Reserve)

Moremogolo (Senior uncle)

Kgosi / Moetapele (Chief / Leader)

Morero wa sephiri (Secret plan)

Moretlwa (Leadwood tree)

Sheng for friend or homie (from 'morio' meaning guy from upcountry, now endearing).

Miracle tree/Medicinal plant (Healing plant)

Jamaa / mtu (Guy / person)