African Slang Words Starting With "O"

Emphasis/Agreement particle (Yes/Indeed)

All/whole

Ud (Oud wood)

Ooda (Order)

أوف - Oof

Sauti ya kustaajabu (Sound of amazement)

Ooh! (Realization)

“Uncle” in Afrikaans – used to respectfully address an older man.

Tate / uncle (Uncle)

Eyes (Seeing organs)

Spirits (Supernatural)

Wild beans (Legume)

Expression de surprise (Expression of surprise)

Mobile operator

To deflower or have sex with a virgin (from *open* – as in “open the book”).

Opaque beer

Ope (Anyone)

Opela (Sing)

Ho opela haholo / To opela haholo

Non-exclusive (Open)

To laugh uncontrollably (like “crack up”).

አካውንት መክፈት/አካውንት መክፈት (Account mekfet) - open account

أوپن إير - Open air

Outdoor venue (Outside space)

بنوك مفتوحة - Open banking

Adoption banque ouverte (Open banking adoption)

Free drinks

Bebida liberada (Bebida liberada) (Free drinks)

Bar livre (Free bar)

Initiative données ouvertes (Open data initiative)

Always welcome (Constant access)

Open eye (Be alert)

Be smart (Be smart)

Be alert/Wise up (Be aware)

Spacious layout (Spacious layout)

Omatala (Street market)

Micro ouvert (Open mic)

اوبن مايك (Open mic)

Amateur performance (Public stage)

Public performance (Public performance)

Open mind (Be receptive)

Open open (Keep opening)

Open relationship (Non-exclusive)

Non-monogamous dating (Free relationship)

ኦፐን ሪሌሽንሺፕ/ክፍት ግንኙነት (Open relationship)

Relasyon ouver (Open relationship)

Open office

Bureau ouvert (Open office)

Frank discussion (Direct conversation)

Be aware