What does Batuque mean?

Percussão tradicional (Traditional percussion) For example: "O batuque anima a festa (The drums liven up the party)"

Where does the slang word Batuque come from?

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

Batuque

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Percussão tradicional (Traditional percussion)

"O batuque anima a festa (The drums liven up the party)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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