African Slang Words Starting With "X"

Cidade fronteiriça (Border city)

Trair / ser infiel (To cheat / be unfaithful)

To go into a trance or be possessed (from Kimbundu, often about catching the spirit). Youth might use it jokingly if som...

Comprar (To buy - slang)

Slang for “cool” or “fresh,” often describing appearance.

Expressão de espanto (Expression of astonishment)

Common Angolan interjection expressing surprise, frustration, or excitement (like “Wow!” or “Dang!”).

Jogo de tabuleiro (Board game)

Medicamento líquido (Syrup)

Fotocópia (Photocopy)