What does Balai mean?

Balai (Broom) For example: "Balai matin tôt (Broom early morning)"

Where does the slang word Balai come from?

Balai is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

Balai

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Balai (Broom)

"Balai matin tôt (Broom early morning)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Balai 🇩🇿 Algeria

Broom

"Where's the balai?"

Balai 🇳🇪 Niger

Tsinke (Broom)

"Balai ya tsage (The broom broke)"

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Balai" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Balai 🇩🇿 Algeria

Broom

Balai 🇳🇪 Niger

Tsinke (Broom)

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