What does Caniço mean?

Bebida alcoólica caseira (Homemade alcoholic drink) For example: "O caniço tá forte hoje (The caniço is strong today)"

Where does the slang word Caniço come from?

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

What are other meanings of Caniço?

Caniço can also mean: Material de construção de bambu (Bamboo building material)

Caniço

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Caniço definition 1

Bebida alcoólica caseira (Homemade alcoholic drink)

"O caniço tá forte hoje (The caniço is strong today)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Caniço definition 2

Material de construção de bambu (Bamboo building material)

"Cobrir com caniço (Cover with bamboo)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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