What does Cobra mean?

Fonctionnaire corrompu (Corrupt official) - slang For example: "Cobra azali na barrière (The corrupt official is at the checkpoint)"

Where does the slang word Cobra come from?

Cobra is a slang term from DR Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in DR Congo and across Africa.

Cobra

🇨🇩 DR Congo Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fonctionnaire corrompu (Corrupt official) - slang

"Cobra azali na barrière (The corrupt official is at the checkpoint)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇩 DR Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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