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A rebellious teenage girl (often one who skips school or causes trouble).
Gazi tobili fɛn, gaz cuisine chose (Gas cooking thing, gas stove)
To call on the phone (onomatopoeic for a ringing sound).
Literally 'hot pepper' in Bambara, used figuratively to mean a tricky problem or a tough situation (because hot pepper b...
Dumuni tobi min bɛ kɛ ni shɔ ye (Cooked food made with beans)
Bambara slang for a coquettish, stylish woman who loves looking good and dressing well. This term celebrates women who t...
Buru kalaya fɛn, pain chauffer (Bread heat thing, toaster)
In Mali, a 'grin' is a youth social circle or hangout group, typically young men who gather regularly (often to brew Chi...
