What does Raiz cortado (Cut roots) mean?

Disconnected from tradition For example: "Cidade faze jovem raiz cortado (City makes youth cut roots)"

Where does the slang word Raiz cortado (Cut roots) come from?

Raiz cortado (Cut roots) is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Raiz cortado (Cut roots)

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Raiz cortado (Cut roots) definition 1

Disconnected from tradition

"Cidade faze jovem raiz cortado (City makes youth cut roots)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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