ታክሲ/ታክሲ (Taxi) For example: "Taxi yizo! (Call a taxi!)"

Where does the slang word Taxi come from?

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

Taxi

🇪🇹 Ethiopia Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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ታክሲ/ታክሲ (Taxi)

"Taxi yizo! (Call a taxi!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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🇪🇹 About Ethiopia Slang

Ethiopian slang spans Amharic, Oromo, and Tigrinya, with Addis Abeba youth culture driving a mix of traditional expressions and modern street language.

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🌍 "Taxi" Across Africa

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