What does ransom mean?

Sequestro de dados (Data kidnapping) For example: "É um ransom perigoso (It's a dangerous ransom)"

Where does the slang word ransom come from?

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

ransom

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Sequestro de dados (Data kidnapping)

"É um ransom perigoso (It's a dangerous ransom)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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