What does Taffer mean?

Miasa / Miezaka (Work / Try hard) For example: "Mila taffer mafy ianao (You need to work hard)"

Where does the slang word Taffer come from?

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

Taffer

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Taffer definition 1

Miasa / Miezaka (Work / Try hard)

"Mila taffer mafy ianao (You need to work hard)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Taffer 🇬🇦 Gabon

Travailler (To work)

"Il taffe dans une banque. (He works in a bank.)"

Afer 🇪🇹 Ethiopia

አፈር/አቧራ (Dirt/worthless)

"Afer bela! (Eat dirt!)"

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Taffer 🇬🇦 Gabon

Travailler (To work)

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