Hova / Free people For example: "Les hova libres (Free hova)"

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

Hova

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Hova / Free people

"Les hova libres (Free hova)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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

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