Crazy / wild. For example: "That drop went loco."

Where does the slang word Loco come from?

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

Loco

🇿🇦 South Africa Slang

Added Aug 02, 2025 · 1 definition

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Loco definition 1

Crazy / wild.

"That drop went loco."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇿🇦 South Africa
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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