What does Gargote mean?

Hotely kely / Petit resto (Small eatery / Local restaurant) For example: "Cette gargote fait de bons plats (This small eatery makes good food)"

Where does the slang word Gargote come from?

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

Gargote

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gargote definition 1

Hotely kely / Petit resto (Small eatery / Local restaurant)

"Cette gargote fait de bons plats (This small eatery makes good food)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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