African Slang Words Starting With "O"

Legs/Feet (Lower limbs)

Mopane worms (Edible caterpillars)

Pearl millet (Staple crop)

Riddles (Puzzles)

Eastern region (Province)

Gratitude (Thanks)

Marble game (Stone play)

Traditional beads (Ornaments)

Wild spinach (Leafy vegetable)

Hymns/Songs (Religious music)

Wild mushrooms (Termite mushrooms)

Literally 'clap hands,' used to congratulate or show praise (like saying 'kudos'). Often accompanied by an actual clappi...

Our strength (Our power)

Beans (Legumes)

Sweet potatoes (Root crop)

Rainy season (Wet period)

(Igbo, slang) Meaning 'beautiful' or 'beautiful one.' Often used to flatter a woman, similar to calling someone gorgeous...

Forgiveness (Pardon)

You know

Hands/Arms (Upper limbs)

Melons (Fruit crop)

Market place (Trading spot)

Calabashes (Container plants)

Protection charms (Amulets)

Blue color (Sky)

Residência real / palácio tradicional (Royal residence / traditional palace)

Traditional skirt (Lower garment)

Wind (Air movement)

Holy spirit (Divine spirit)

Cold wind (Chill breeze)

Bible (Holy book)

Traditional spinach (Wild spinach)

Traditional Oshiwambo dance (Cultural dance)

Birth ceremony (Baby ritual)

Airplane (Aircraft)

Dégradé de couleur (Color gradient)

Ombre cherchée (Shade sought)

Peu d'ombre

Ombre trouvée (Shade found)

Honrado (Honorable)

Friendly shoulder

Jackal/Dog (Canine)

Okamati / omukazendu ngoka ha vulu okuyandja (Single lady / available woman)

Madina tarikhiya (Historic city)

Samaki ndogo (Small fish)

Rafiki kwa Kiluo (Friend in Luo)

Plural of 'ouma/ome' (old man in Khoekhoe or 'ouens' in Afrikaans), used to mean 'guys' or 'fellows'

Water (Liquid)

Medicine water (Healing liquid)

Water finds level (Natural flow)