What does Bthab mean?

Amigo em Balanta (Friend in Balanta) For example: "Nha bthab bedaderu. (My true friend.)"

Where does the slang word Bthab come from?

Bthab is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Bthab

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Bthab definition 1

Amigo em Balanta (Friend in Balanta)

"Nha bthab bedaderu. (My true friend.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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