Khof (Fear - Swahili) For example: "Siogopi (I don't fear)"

Where does the slang word Hofu come from?

Hofu is a slang term from South Sudan. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in South Sudan and across Africa.

Hofu

🇸🇸 South Sudan Slang

Added Aug 26, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hofu definition 1

Khof (Fear - Swahili)

"Siogopi (I don't fear)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 26, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇸 South Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Hofu 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Fear; afraid

"Sina hofu (I'm not afraid)"

Phofu 🇧🇼 Botswana

Phofu (Eland - big person)

"Phofu e e tona (Big person)"

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🌍 "Hofu" Across Africa

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

Hofu 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Fear; afraid

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