What does ténis mean?

Calçado esportivo (Sneakers) For example: "Os ténis são Jordan (The sneakers are Jordans)"

Where does the slang word ténis come from?

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

ténis

🇦🇴 Angola Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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ténis definition 1

Calçado esportivo (Sneakers)

"Os ténis são Jordan (The sneakers are Jordans)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

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

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