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A street kid or young beggar student (originally meaning student of Quranic school).
Book, but youth use it for any written material (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)
The spirit of hospitality, generosity, and solidarity in Senegalese culture. More than just hospitality, it is a core va...
A handsome guy or playboy (lit. prized fish) (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)
West African slang (used in Mali as tubabu) for a white person or foreigner. It's not derogatory per se; originally from...
A colloquial mix of Wolof and French meaning 'toubab girl,' used to playfully refer to a foreign woman. Toubab alone mea...
A phrase combining Wolof and Arabic, roughly 'hospitality and peace.' It reflects Senegal's reputation for peace and wel...
