What does Best man mean?

ምርጡ/ምርጡ (Mirtu) - best man For example: "Choose mirtu (Choose best man)"

Where does the slang word Best man come from?

Best man is a slang term from Ethiopia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Ethiopia and across Africa.

Best man

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Best man definition 1

ምርጡ/ምርጡ (Mirtu) - best man

"Choose mirtu (Choose best man)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

KASINARY has 1778 Ethiopia slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Best man" Across Africa

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

Best man 🇸🇨 Seychelles

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