What does Fofoca mean?

Conversa sobre outros, mexerico (Gossip) For example: "A fofoca tá quente (The gossip is hot)"

Where does the slang word Fofoca come from?

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

Fofoca

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Fofoca definition 1

Conversa sobre outros, mexerico (Gossip)

"A fofoca tá quente (The gossip is hot)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Fofoca 🇦🇴 Angola

Mexerico / intriga (Gossip)

"Não gosto de fofoca (I don't like gossip)"

Fofocar 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Fala di vida alheia (Falar de vida alheia) (Gossip)

"Adora fofocar. (Love to gossip.)"

🇲🇿 About Mozambique Slang

Mozambican slang blends Portuguese with Emakhuwa, Ndau, and other Bantu languages, shaped by Maputo's urban youth and Afro-house culture.

KASINARY has 1213 Mozambique slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Fofoca" Across Africa

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

Fofoca 🇦🇴 Angola

Mexerico / intriga (Gossip)

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