What does Tarraxinha mean?

A slow Angolan dance (derivative of kizomba). Also used to hint at intimate dancing or flirting. For example: "Eles tavam lá na tarraxinha a noite toda. (They were there doing some close dancing all night.)"

Where does the slang word Tarraxinha come from?

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

Tarraxinha

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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A slow Angolan dance (derivative of kizomba). Also used to hint at intimate dancing or flirting.

"Eles tavam lá na tarraxinha a noite toda. (They were there doing some close dancing all night.)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

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

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