What does Nonyane ya mafoko mean?

Nonyane ya mafoko (Bird of words - talkative) For example: "O nonyane ya mafoko (You're talkative)"

Where does the slang word Nonyane ya mafoko come from?

Nonyane ya mafoko is a slang term from Botswana. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Botswana and across Africa.

Nonyane ya mafoko

🇧🇼 Botswana Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Nonyane ya mafoko (Bird of words - talkative)

"O nonyane ya mafoko (You're talkative)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

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Country: 🇧🇼 Botswana
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Botswana slang merges Setswana with English, with Gaborone youth driving a modern lexicon influenced by South African township culture.

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