What does Bad vibes mean?

Energias negativas (Negative energies) For example: "Corta as bad vibes (Cut the bad vibes)"

Where does the slang word Bad vibes come from?

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

Bad vibes

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Bad vibes definition 1

Energias negativas (Negative energies)

"Corta as bad vibes (Cut the bad vibes)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Bad vibes 🇲🇬 Madagascar

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Kaédi vibes 🇲🇷 Mauritania

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🇲🇿 About Mozambique Slang

Mozambican slang blends Portuguese with Emakhuwa, Ndau, and other Bantu languages, shaped by Maputo's urban youth and Afro-house culture.

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🌍 "Bad vibes" Across Africa

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

Bad vibes 🇲🇬 Madagascar

Herin-dratsy / Bad vibes

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