Animal doméstiku (Animal doméstico) (Cat) For example: "Gatu kasa ratu. (Cat hunts rat.)"

Where does the slang word Gatu come from?

Gatu is a slang term from São Tomé and Príncipe. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe and across Africa.

Gatu

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Animal doméstiku (Animal doméstico) (Cat)

"Gatu kasa ratu. (Cat hunts rat.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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