What does Shanta mean?

Slang for someone who talks big but can’t back it up (literally “bag,” implying all show). For example: "He’s acting tough but he’s shanta, he won’t actually fight anyone."

Where does the slang word Shanta come from?

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

What are other meanings of Shanta?

Shanta can also mean: Bag, often referencing bribe ironically.

Shanta

🇪🇬 Egypt Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Shanta definition 1

Slang for someone who talks big but can’t back it up (literally “bag,” implying all show).

"He’s acting tough but he’s shanta, he won’t actually fight anyone."

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Shanta definition 2

Bag, often referencing bribe ironically.

"Eddahom shanta 3ashan yisiboh."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇬 Egypt
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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