What does Petisco mean?

Pequena porção para partilhar (Small portion to share) For example: "Pedimos petiscos pa mesa (We ordered appetizers for the table)"

Where does the slang word Petisco come from?

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

Petisco

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Pequena porção para partilhar (Small portion to share)

"Pedimos petiscos pa mesa (We ordered appetizers for the table)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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