What does Mata-mata mean?

Eliminatórias (Playoffs) For example: "Chegamos ao mata-mata (We reached the playoffs)"

Where does the slang word Mata-mata come from?

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

Mata-mata

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Eliminatórias (Playoffs)

"Chegamos ao mata-mata (We reached the playoffs)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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