What does Madeko mean?

Anoitecer (Dusk) For example: "Voltar ao madeko (Return at dusk)"

Where does the slang word Madeko come from?

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

Madeko

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

TOP DEFINITION

Madeko definition 1

Anoitecer (Dusk)

"Voltar ao madeko (Return at dusk)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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