What does Nickel mean?

Tsara tanteraka / Tonga lafatra (Perfect / Spot on) For example: "Nickel ny valin-teninao (Your answer was perfect)"

Where does the slang word Nickel come from?

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

What are other meanings of Nickel?

Nickel can also mean: Tsara tanteraka / Perfect

Nickel

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Nickel definition 1

Tsara tanteraka / Tonga lafatra (Perfect / Spot on)

"Nickel ny valin-teninao (Your answer was perfect)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Nickel definition 2

Tsara tanteraka / Perfect

"C'est nickel! (It's perfect!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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