What does Gwarda kôstu mean?

Guardar costas; proteger-se / To guard back; protect yourself For example: "Sêmpi gwarda kôstu / Sempre se proteja / Always protect yourself"

Where does the slang word Gwarda kôstu come from?

Gwarda kôstu 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.

Gwarda kôstu

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Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Gwarda kôstu

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Guardar costas; proteger-se / To guard back; protect yourself

"Sêmpi gwarda kôstu / Sempre se proteja / Always protect yourself"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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Gwarda kôstu is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe. São Tomé and Príncipe slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1945 São Tomé and Príncipe slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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