Where does the slang word Boh come from?

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

What are other meanings of Boh?

Boh can also mean: Mensonge en Baoulé (Lie in Baoulé)

Boh

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added August 03, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Boh

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A super informal 'hello' or greeting among kids and teenagers, often with thumbs up. When one says 'Boh?', the response is 'Boh.' It literally means 'good' (from English 'beau' or Chichewa approximation).

"Boh boh? – Boh! (Q: All good? – A: Good! as young friends greet each other.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 03, 2025

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Boh — definition 2

Mensonge en Baoulé (Lie in Baoulé)

"C'est du boh tout ça (All of that is lies)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇲🇼 About Malawi Slang

Boh is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Malawi. Malawi slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1889 Malawi slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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