What does Vira kosta mean?

Virar costas (Turn back) For example: "Vira kosta, ofendidu. (Turn back, offended.)"

Where does the slang word Vira kosta come from?

Vira kosta is a slang term from Guinea-Bissau. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Guinea-Bissau and across Africa.

Vira kosta

🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Virar costas (Turn back)

"Vira kosta, ofendidu. (Turn back, offended.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Vira folha 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Virar folha; começar de novo / To turn page; start over

"Vamu vira folha, skêsê pasadu / Vamos começar de novo, esquecer o passado / Let's start over, forget the past"

Kosta 🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe

Parti di trás (Parte de trás) (Back)

"Karga nas kosta. (Carry on back.)"

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