What does Awkward mean?

Zenan, mal alaz (Awkward, uncomfortable) For example: "Sityasyon ti awkward (Situation was awkward)"

Where does the slang word Awkward come from?

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

Awkward

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Zenan, mal alaz (Awkward, uncomfortable)

"Sityasyon ti awkward (Situation was awkward)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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🇸🇨 About Seychelles Slang

Seychelles slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1890 Seychelles slang words collected from native speakers.

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

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