What does perna de pau mean?

Jogador ruim (Bad player) For example: "É um perna de pau (Is a terrible player)"

Where does the slang word perna de pau come from?

perna de pau is a slang term from Angola. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Angola and across Africa.

perna de pau

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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perna de pau definition 1

Jogador ruim (Bad player)

"É um perna de pau (Is a terrible player)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇦🇴 Angola
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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