What does Befok (Crazy) mean?

Insane or wild | Mal of wild For example: "That party was completely befok"

Where does the slang word Befok (Crazy) come from?

Befok (Crazy) is a slang term from South Africa. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Africa and across Africa.

Befok (Crazy)

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Befok (Crazy) definition 1

Insane or wild | Mal of wild

"That party was completely befok"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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