Top definition
A word of encouragement or bold proclaim to never crack under pressure or a difficult situation. It is a yoruba word made popular by Nigerian Musician Naira Marley.
Omo iya mi, Mafo mo wa pelu e
by Zurkses December 17, 2019
Get the mug
Get a Mafo mug for your papa Paul.
Apr 20 Word of the Day
A term used to reference cannabis/marijuana/weed.
This Jazz Cabbage got me zooted. Jazz Cabbage is less harmful than Squares. I’m smoking that Jazz Cabbage boy.
by Gypsiehood97 December 30, 2017
Get the merch
Get the Jazz Cabbage neck gaiter and mug.
2
An expressive way of saying "don't be afraid". It is a word used to show how brave and ready you are for whatever comes your way.
E.g Are you scared? Mafo! I am with you.

Theologically the bible states Isaiah 41 vs 10. Do not be afraid , for i am with you i.e Mafo, i am with you.
by DeboDenny January 31, 2020
Get the mug
Get a Mafo mug for your Facebook friend Yasemin.
3
A life changing motivational term coined by Nigerian music icon, Naira Marley which literally translates to "No Four".

Mafo simply means; keep your head up, don't loose guard, don't misbehave, never give up, don't be stupid, be smart, be wise, don't be a bastard, etc.
12356789!

You are not too old to make it big, Mafo!
God still got you and miracles can happen before the year runs out, Mafo!
If you didn't win today, mafo, there's always a tomorrow
by Kadet † December 29, 2019
Get the merch
Get the Mafo neck gaiter and mug.
4
Originated from yoruba language.

Telling someone or people not to be scared that you got their back.
. Ma fo you can count on us to deliver
by Cassini_Emmanuel December 30, 2019
Get the mug
Get a ma fo mug for your cousin Beatrix.
5
Mafo is a Nigerian slang , it can generally be used by anyone ..it was formed by naira Marley a Nigerian legend...it simply means don’t be afraid or don’t be scared no matter the situation anyone that tells you mafo would be there for you
Omo Iya mi mo wa Pelu e mafo
by Adesewa December 29, 2019
Get the mug
Get a Mafo mug for your mate Zora.
6
Mafo, originally an abbreviated version of motherfucker similar to mofo, is now defined as a careless or clumsy person.

Mafo can also be used as a verb 'to maf (it)' in various tenses as well as an adjective.
"Man, that guy is always burning toast. What a mafo!"
"Man that guy really maffed it. It smells like burnt toast in here."
"Yeah, that was a real mafo move."
by EastBayDroogy November 10, 2013
Get the merch
Get the mafo neck gaiter and mug.

Activity