What does caneta mean?

Drible por baixo das pernas (Nutmeg) For example: "Levou caneta do miúdo (Got nutmegged by the kid)"

Where does the slang word caneta come from?

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

caneta

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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caneta definition 1

Drible por baixo das pernas (Nutmeg)

"Levou caneta do miúdo (Got nutmegged by the kid)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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