What does Danfo mean?

Commercial bus (Public transport) For example: "Danfo don full (The commercial bus is full)"

Where does the slang word Danfo come from?

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

What are other meanings of Danfo?

Danfo can also mean: Public bus (Public bus)

Danfo

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Danfo definition 1

Commercial bus (Public transport)

"Danfo don full (The commercial bus is full)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 2

Danfo definition 2

Public bus (Public bus)

"Danfo driver dey craze (Public bus drivers are crazy)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: April 2026

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