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A vulgar but common slang (from French couillon) meaning 'idiot' or 'dumbass'. It can be an insult or used playfully amo…

Literally 'in one shot,' meaning all at once or suddenly. As slang it can also imply doing something too fast without th…

Literally 'break a pose/pause,' meaning 'take a chill break'. It's a favorite expression to tell someone to relax or tak…

A fun Creole term for a pretty girl, kind of like 'cutie' or 'hottie.' Often used by boys among themselves when they spo…

Literally 'jealous tongue,' referring to trash talk or bad-mouthing due to jealousy. If someone is spreading rumors beca…

A Creole phrase meaning 'there's a problem here' or 'things are messed up'. Literally bézé came from 'beating,' but now …

Means 'to make a big fuss or act picky', literally to do katakata. It's used when someone is being overly formal or not …

A hugely popular Creole intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It's placed before adjectives (from French marier – t…

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)