What does Maboko mean?

Bras, mains (Arms, hands) For example: "Maboko na ngai esili (My hands are tired)"

Where does the slang word Maboko come from?

Maboko is a slang term from Republic of Congo. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Republic of Congo and across Africa.

Maboko

🇨🇬 Republic of Congo Slang

Added Aug 22, 2025 · 1 definition

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Maboko definition 1

Bras, mains (Arms, hands)

"Maboko na ngai esili (My hands are tired)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 22, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇬 Republic of Congo
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Maboko 🇧🇼 Botswana

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Maboko 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

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🌍 "Maboko" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Maboko 🇧🇼 Botswana

Maboko (Praises)

Maboko 🇨🇫 Central African Republic

Salutations/poignée de main (Greetings/handshake)

Maboko 🇨🇩 DR Congo

Mains (Hands) - Lingala

Maboko 🇿🇲 Zambia

Hands (thief)

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