Suma baay (My father) For example: "Baay jox na ma xaalis (Father gave me money)"

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

Baay

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Suma baay (My father)

"Baay jox na ma xaalis (Father gave me money)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Baay 🇸🇳 Senegal

Papa (Dad)

"Baay bi jox na ma xaalis (Dad gave me money)"

Baa 🇹🇿 Tanzania

Baa/mahali pa vinywaji (Bar/drinks place)

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🌍 "Baay" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Baay 🇸🇳 Senegal

Papa (Dad)

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