What does Bandy mean?

Slang for a guy or dude (literally means 'boy'). Young men might refer to each other as bandy in casual talk. For example: "Inona ny vaovao ry bandy? (What's up, bro?) – greeting a male friend."

Where does the slang word Bandy come from?

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

Bandy

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Slang for a guy or dude (literally means 'boy'). Young men might refer to each other as bandy in casual talk.

"Inona ny vaovao ry bandy? (What's up, bro?) – greeting a male friend."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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