Means a fool, simpleton, or foolish. It can be an insult or teasing among friends For example: "See as you give conductor all your change – you be mumu? (See how you gave the bus conductor all your change – are you stupid?)"

Where does the slang word Mumu come from?

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

What are other meanings of Mumu?

Mumu can also mean: Deaf and dumb/Very stupid (Extremely stupid person); Foolish person (Someone stupid)

Mumu

🇳🇬 Nigeria Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 4 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Mumu definition 1

Means a fool, simpleton, or foolish. It can be an insult or teasing among friends

"See as you give conductor all your change – you be mumu? (See how you gave the bus conductor all your change – are you stupid?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Mumu definition 2

Deaf and dumb/Very stupid (Extremely stupid person)

"You be mumu or what? (Are you stupid or what?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Mumu definition 3

Foolish person (Someone stupid)

"You be mumu (You're a fool)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

DEFINITION 4

Mumu definition 4

Fool (Fool)

"No be mumu (Don't be a fool)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇳🇬 Nigeria
Definitions: 4 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mumu 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Fool (Fool/dummy)

"Yu na mumu! (You're a fool!)"

Mumu 🇬🇭 Ghana

Deaf and dumb/Very stupid (Extremely stupid person)

"You be mumu or what? (Are you stupid or what?)"

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