Masinn larzan (Money machine) For example: "ATM pa pe travay (The ATM isn't working)"

Where does the slang word ATM come from?

ATM is a slang term from Seychelles. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Seychelles and across Africa.

ATM

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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ATM definition 1

Masinn larzan (Money machine)

"ATM pa pe travay (The ATM isn't working)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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ATM 🇿🇦 South Africa

At the moment,"Busy atm, call later.

ATM 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Yes, like the cash machine. In Lesotho slang ATM refers to an older lover who gives you money (a sugar daddy/mommy). Similar to 'Minister of Finance.'

"Ngoanana o fumana chelete ho ATM ea hae. (The girl gets money from her human ATM (sponsor).)"

🇸🇨 About Seychelles Slang

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🌍 "ATM" Across Africa

This word is also used in 12 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

ATM 🇿🇦 South Africa

Yes, like the cash machine. In Lesotho slang ATM refers to an older lover who gives you money (a sugar daddy/mommy). Similar to 'Minister of Finance.'

ATM 🇱🇸 Lesotho

Yes, like the cash machine. In Lesotho slang ATM refers to an older lover who gives you money (a sugar daddy/mommy). Similar to 'Minister of Finance.'

ATM 🇦🇴 Angola

Caixa automático (Automatic teller)

ATM 🇨🇲 Cameroon

ATM (ATM machine)

ATM 🇪🇬 Egypt

إي تي إم - ATM

ATM 🇸🇿 Eswatini

Umshini wemali (Money machine)

ATM 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

ኤቲኤም/ኤቲኤም (ATM) - ATM

ATM 🇬🇭 Ghana

Cash machine/Money dispenser (Automated teller)