What does Apwoyo mean?

Shukran (Thank you - Dinka influence) For example: "Apwoyo, yin acin mith (Thank you, you're very kind)"

Where does the slang word Apwoyo come from?

Apwoyo is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

Apwoyo

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Apwoyo definition 1

Shukran (Thank you - Dinka influence)

"Apwoyo, yin acin mith (Thank you, you're very kind)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Apwoyo 🇺🇬 Uganda

Apwoyo (Thank you - Acholi)

"Apwoyo matek (Thank you very much)"

Poyo 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

Vin de palme (Palm wine)

"On boit poyo (We're drinking palm wine)"

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🌍 "Apwoyo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Apwoyo 🇺🇬 Uganda

Apwoyo (Thank you - Acholi)

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