What does De cabelo em pé mean?

Assustado (Scared) For example: "Fiquei de cabelo em pé (I was terrified)"

Where does the slang word De cabelo em pé come from?

De cabelo em pé is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

De cabelo em pé

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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De cabelo em pé definition 1

Assustado (Scared)

"Fiquei de cabelo em pé (I was terrified)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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