Baal ma

🇸🇳 Senegal

“Sorry” or “excuse me” (literally “forgive me”). Used to apologize or get someone’s attention.

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Baye Fall

🇸🇳 Senegal

Refers to the Baye Fall, a sub-group of the Mouride brotherhood known for their dreadlocks and patchwork clothes. In sla...

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Borom

🇸🇳 Senegal

Owner, used as respectful title like chief (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)

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Borom taxi

🇸🇳 Senegal

Literally “taxi owner,” meaning a taxi driver (respectful address).

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Boutiquier

🇸🇳 Senegal

A small shop owner; often youth say “borom butik” (owner of the shop) to refer to them.

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