Browse African Slang

Chuva grande (Heavy rain)

Bad/ugly (Somali)

Beautiful memory

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

A term from Kikuyu that refers to a cultural concept, object, or action. It is commonly used in everyday speech within c...

Xwègbé (Destin/Destiny)

Saison des pluies (Rainy season)

Gravure sur bois (Wood carving)

Médecine traditionnelle (Traditional medicine)

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

Rede de pesca artesanal (Artisanal fishing net)

Expressão de espanto (Expression of astonishment)

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

Argent facile (Easy money)

Super cool (Super cool)

Parole excellente (Excellent word)

Amour de l'étranger (Love of foreign)

Amour de l'étranger (Love of foreign things)

Anti-étranger (Anti-foreigner)

Photocopie (Photocopy)

Plante résistante (Resistant plant)

Écureuil africain (African squirrel)

Vin fortifié (Fortified wine)

A common exclamation or call-out in Santomean Creole, like 'hey!' or 'yo!'. Often used at start of sentences to draw att...

Xɔ̀ (Ami/Friend)

Prendre (To take)

Acheter (Buy)

Acheter à crédit (Buy on credit)

Prends ça (Take that)

Ami (Friend)

Amis (Friends)

Cour (Courtyard)

Confiance (Trust)

Construction (Construction)

Xɛ̀bíósó (Divinité du tonnerre/Thunder deity)

Quiet clean neighborhood

Jogo de tabuleiro (Board game)

Intensified emotion - aad u xamaasad

Intensified emotion - darajada ugu xamaasad

Intensified emotion - xad dhaaf xamaasad

In reality, truly

Medicamento líquido (Syrup)

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

Traditional xeer in modern Facebook context

Traditional xeer in modern WhatsApp context

Traditional xeer in modern online context

Traditional xeer in modern photo context

Photocopie (Photocopy)

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

Feeling ashamed, embarrassed