What does Fome escondido (Hidden hunger) mean?

Disguised poverty For example: "Mutu família ten fome escondido (Many families have hidden hunger)"

Where does the slang word Fome escondido (Hidden hunger) come from?

Fome escondido (Hidden hunger) is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Fome escondido (Hidden hunger)

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fome escondido (Hidden hunger) definition 1

Disguised poverty

"Mutu família ten fome escondido (Many families have hidden hunger)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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