What does Banna! mean?

"Guys!/Men!" shocked emphasis (Sesotho/Setswana). For example: "Banna! Fuel just went up again."

Where does the slang word Banna! come from?

Banna! is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Banna!?

Banna! can also mean: “Guys!/Men!” shocked emphasis (Sesotho/Setswana).

Banna!

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Banna! definition 1

"Guys!/Men!" shocked emphasis (Sesotho/Setswana).

"Banna! Fuel just went up again."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Banna! definition 2

“Guys!/Men!” shocked emphasis (Sesotho/Setswana).

"“Banna! Fuel just went up again.”"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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