What does Mambos mean?

Means 'things/stuff,' same as in Angola. Instead of coisas, people say mambos for casual reference to matters or items For example: "Vamos arrumar nossos mambos e bazar. (Let's pack our things and bounce.)"

Where does the slang word Mambos come from?

Mambos is a slang term from São Tomé and Príncipe. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in São Tomé and Príncipe and across Africa.

Mambos

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Means 'things/stuff,' same as in Angola. Instead of coisas, people say mambos for casual reference to matters or items

"Vamos arrumar nossos mambos e bazar. (Let's pack our things and bounce.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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