What does Piri-piri mean?

Molho picante moçambicano (Mozambican hot sauce) For example: "Põe mais piri-piri nisso (Put more piri-piri on that)"

Where does the slang word Piri-piri come from?

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

What are other meanings of Piri-piri?

Piri-piri can also mean: Molho picante moçambicano famoso (Famous Mozambican hot sauce)

Piri-piri

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added August 10, 2025 · 2 definitions

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Piri-piri

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Molho picante moçambicano (Mozambican hot sauce)

"Põe mais piri-piri nisso (Put more piri-piri on that)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Piri-piri — definition 2

Molho picante moçambicano famoso (Famous Mozambican hot sauce)

"Frango com piri-piri é delícia (Chicken with piri-piri is delicious)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇲🇿 About Mozambique Slang

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