What does Ba tey mean?

Ba tey (Until today) For example: "Ba tey degguma ko (Until today I haven't heard from him/her)"

Where does the slang word Ba tey come from?

Ba tey is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Ba tey

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Ba tey (Until today)

"Ba tey degguma ko (Until today I haven't heard from him/her)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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