What does Matreco mean?

A clueless or slow-witted person. Implies lack of street-smarts For example: "Não seja matreco, tão a te enganar! (Don't be a dupe, they're fooling you!)"

Where does the slang word Matreco come from?

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

What are other meanings of Matreco?

Matreco can also mean: Pessoa esperta demais (Overly clever person); Jogador habilidoso no futebol (Skilled football player)

Matreco

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Matreco definition 1

A clueless or slow-witted person. Implies lack of street-smarts

"Não seja matreco, tão a te enganar! (Don't be a dupe, they're fooling you!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Matreco definition 2

Pessoa esperta demais (Overly clever person)

"Esse matreco pensa que sabe tudo (That smartass thinks he knows everything)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Matreco definition 3

Jogador habilidoso no futebol (Skilled football player)

"Aquele é matreco de verdade (That one's a real skilled player)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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