Where does the slang word Fada come from?

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

Fada

Q: What does Fada mean?

Fada/kashaf (Exposed) For example: "Al sirr fada khalas, kul al nas ba'u ya'arfu (The secret is exposed now, everyone knows)"

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Fada/kashaf (Exposed)

"Al sirr fada khalas, kul al nas ba'u ya'arfu (The secret is exposed now, everyone knows)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Fada 🇳🇪 Niger

In Niamey, a fada refers to a hangout group of young men who meet regularly (often at night) to chat, drink tea, and pass time. It's like a brotherhood or crew on the street corner

"Tous les soirs, ma fada se retrouve au même endroit. (Every evening, my crew meets up at the same spot.)"

Fadha 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Fadha (Silver/Money)

"Ma 3andish fadha (I don't have money)"

🇸🇩 About Sudan Slang

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🌍 "Fada" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Fada 🇳🇪 Niger

In Niamey, a fada refers to a hangout group of young men who meet regularly (often at night) to chat, drink tea, and pass time. It's like a brotherhoo…