Browse African Slang

PDA (Public display of affection)

Pabalesego (Danger)

Paddle pop (Ice lolly)

Paka (Time/Era)

Pako (Evidence/Token)

Pako ya lerato (Love token)

Palamente (Parliament)

Palapye (Town)

Pane (Pan)

Panel beater (Body work)

Pantsula (Township guy/dancer)

Pap (Maize meal)

Pap en vleis (Pap and meat)

Papa (Pap/Porridge)

Papadi (Sport)

Paper (Money)

Parenting (Raising children)

Parmesan (Italian cheese)

Partner (Friend/Associate)

Passive income (Automatic earnings)

Patlo (Negotiation for marriage)

Patron (Premium tequila)

Payday (Salary day)

Peace out (Goodbye)

Peak hours (Busy time)

Sorry; excuse me (to apologize or get attention)" ("Setswana")

Pelo (Heart)

Pelo ga e na meno (Heart has no teeth)

Pelo ya me (My heart)

Pelonomi (Kindness)

Peo (Planting)

Pepsi (Cola drink)

Pere (Horse)

Peri-peri (Hot sauce)

Peroni (Italian beer)

Personal trainer (Fitness coach)

Petrol money (Transport money)

Phafa! (Hurry up!)

Phakela (Early morning)

Phala (Impala)

Phane (Mopane worms)

Phapha (Hurry)

Pharologano (Difference)

Phathisi (Traditional dance)

Phatla (Forehead)

Phatwe (August)

Phefo (Wind)

Phenyo (Victory)

Phiri (Hyena - scavenger)

Phiri e tshware ka meno (Hyena catches with teeth)