What does Babalaza mean?

A hangover. This term is used casually among friends after a night of heavy drinking For example: "Tô com babalaza daquelas hoje. (I have such a hangover today.)"

Where does the slang word Babalaza come from?

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

What are other meanings of Babalaza?

Babalaza can also mean: A hangover (feeling after heavy drinking).

Babalaza

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Babalaza definition 1

A hangover. This term is used casually among friends after a night of heavy drinking

"Tô com babalaza daquelas hoje. (I have such a hangover today.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Babalaza definition 2

A hangover (feeling after heavy drinking).

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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