What does Baal ma mean?

“Sorry” or “excuse me” (literally “forgive me”). Used to apologize or get someone’s attention. For example: "“**Baal ma**, tu peux répéter ce que tu as dit?” (“**Sorry**, can you repeat what you said?”)"

Where does the slang word Baal ma come from?

Baal ma is a slang term from Senegal. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Senegal and across Africa.

Baal ma

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Baal ma definition 1

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

"“**Baal ma**, tu peux répéter ce que tu as dit?” (“**Sorry**, can you repeat what you said?”)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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🇸🇳 About Senegal Slang

Senegalese slang is built on Wolof, the lingua franca spoken by 80% of the population, blended with French to create a rich urban vocabulary in Dakar.

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