What does Panga mean?

Panga (Power/strength - Mooré) For example: "A tara panga! (He has power!)"

Where does the slang word Panga come from?

Panga is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

Panga

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Panga (Power/strength - Mooré)

"A tara panga! (He has power!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Panga 🇿🇦 South Africa

Large knife; also act violently.

"Don't bring panga energy."

Paga 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Dá dinheru (Dar dinheiro) (Pay)

"Paga tudu oji. (Pay everything today.)"

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Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Panga" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Panga 🇿🇦 South Africa

Large knife; also act violently.

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