What does Xipoco mean?

Espírito ou fantasma (Spirit or ghost) For example: "Dizem que há xipoco naquela casa (They say there's a ghost in that house)"

Where does the slang word Xipoco come from?

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

Xipoco

🇲🇿 Mozambique Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Xipoco definition 1

Espírito ou fantasma (Spirit or ghost)

"Dizem que há xipoco naquela casa (They say there's a ghost in that house)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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