Where does the slang word Blan come from?

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

Blan

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added Jul 27, 2025 · 1 definition

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Blan definition 1

Literally “white.” Used in Creole to refer to a white person or foreigner, akin to toubab in other countries.

"En blan (a foreign tourist)."

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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