What does Modjeiro mean?

A minibus taxi tout or conductor who shouts for passengers For example: "O modjeiro tá gritando 'Baixa!' pros clientes entrarem. (The minibus tout is yelling 'Downtown!' to get customers to board.)"

Where does the slang word Modjeiro come from?

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

Modjeiro

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Modjeiro definition 1

A minibus taxi tout or conductor who shouts for passengers

"O modjeiro tá gritando 'Baixa!' pros clientes entrarem. (The minibus tout is yelling 'Downtown!' to get customers to board.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

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

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