Browse Botswana Slang

13th cheque (Year-end bonus)

4th Street (Wine)

50/50 relationship (Equal sharing)

7Up (Lemon-lime)

A bo (And then)

“Let’s…” or “Suppose that…” (used to propose something) (Origin: Setswana)

Absinthe (Green spirit)

Absolut (Vodka)

Achar (Pickle)

Afro pop (African pop)

Afrobeat (African rhythm)

After party (Post event party)

After tears (After funeral gathering)

Aker (Because)

Sotho for 'isn't it?' used as a tag question or to seek agreement, similar to 'you know?' in slang.

“You’re telling the truth (right?” (confirming honesty)")

All gold (Tomato sauce)

All you can eat (Unlimited food)

Amapiano (Piano music)

Amarula (Cream liqueur)

Amstel (Beer)

Anniversary (Yearly celebration)

Annual leave (Yearly vacation)

Oh no! (expression of surprise or concern) (Origin: Setswana)

Apara (Dress/Wear)

Aperol (Italian aperitif)

Apola (Undress)

Appletiser (Sparkling juice)

Aromat (Seasoning)

Asambe (Let's go)

Asset (Property)

Attachment parenting (Close parenting)

Authi (So/Then)

Azonto (Ghana dance)

BEE deal (Black empowerment deal)

Ba re (They say)

Babe (Babe)

Baby daddy (Child's father)

Baby fever (Want children)

Baby mama (Child's mother)

Baby on the way (Pregnant)

Baby shower (Pregnancy party)

Baby wa me (My baby)

Bacardi (Rum)

Bacon (Pork strips)

Badimo (Ancestors)

Badiri (Workers)

Girlfriend/Boyfriend (term of endearment from 'babe')" ("Global slang")

Baebele (Bible)

Baesekele (Bicycle)