What does Mão leves mean?

Literally 'light hands,' used to describe someone with a tendency to steal (a light-fingered thief) For example: "Cuidado com aquele puto mãos leves na loja. (Watch out for that sticky-fingered kid in the shop.)"

Where does the slang word Mão leves come from?

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

Mão leves

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Literally 'light hands,' used to describe someone with a tendency to steal (a light-fingered thief)

"Cuidado com aquele puto mãos leves na loja. (Watch out for that sticky-fingered kid in the shop.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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