What does Feres mean?

Amharic for “horse,” used as slang to call someone clumsy or heavy-footed. For example: "He knocked over all the cups like a feres – so clumsy!"

Where does the slang word Feres come from?

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

What are other meanings of Feres?

Feres can also mean: ፈረስ/ፈረስ (Feres) - horse/horse racing; ፈረስ/ፈረስ (Feres) - horse

Feres

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Feres definition 1

Amharic for “horse,” used as slang to call someone clumsy or heavy-footed.

"He knocked over all the cups like a feres – so clumsy!"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Feres definition 2

ፈረስ/ፈረስ (Feres) - horse/horse racing

"Feres bet (Horse racing)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Feres definition 3

ፈረስ/ፈረስ (Feres) - horse

"Fast feres (Fast horse)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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