Boire, absorber (To drink, absorb) For example: "Tu veux mela quoi? (What do you want to drink?)"

Where does the slang word Mela come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mela?

Mela can also mean: Boire en nzebi (To drink in Nzebi)

Mela

🇬🇦 Gabon Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mela definition 1

Boire, absorber (To drink, absorb)

"Tu veux mela quoi? (What do you want to drink?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mela definition 2

Boire en nzebi (To drink in Nzebi)

"A mela mayi. (He drinks water.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇦 Gabon
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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