What does Tio maluco mean?

Tio divertido da família (Fun uncle of the family) For example: "O tio maluco conta piadas bué (The crazy uncle tells lots of jokes)"

Where does the slang word Tio maluco come from?

Tio maluco is a slang term from Mozambique. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mozambique and across Africa.

Tio maluco

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Tio divertido da família (Fun uncle of the family)

"O tio maluco conta piadas bué (The crazy uncle tells lots of jokes)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇿 Mozambique
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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