What does Kupaka mafuta mean?

Kunyenga / Kukopa (To flatter / sweet talk) For example: "Akupaka mafuta kuti ampatse chuma. (He's flattering her to get her money.)"

Where does the slang word Kupaka mafuta come from?

Kupaka mafuta is a slang term from Malawi. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Malawi and across Africa.

Kupaka mafuta

🇲🇼 Malawi Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kunyenga / Kukopa (To flatter / sweet talk)

"Akupaka mafuta kuti ampatse chuma. (He's flattering her to get her money.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇼 Malawi
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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