Nev, kouyon (Silly, foolish) For example: "Ou bobo twa! (You're silly!)"

Where does the slang word Bobo come from?

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

Bobo

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Bobo definition 1

Nev, kouyon (Silly, foolish)

"Ou bobo twa! (You're silly!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Bobo 🇳🇬 Nigeria

As a noun bobo means 'guy' or a young man ('fine bobo' = handsome guy). As a verb to bobo means to sweet-talk or deceive, especially in a romantic context

"That bobo dey bobo you – no trust am. (That guy is smooth-talking you – don't trust him.)"

Bobo 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Friend/guy (Friend/guy)

"Di bobo nor dae yan well. (The guy doesn't speak well.)"

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🌍 "Bobo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 4 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Bobo 🇳🇬 Nigeria

As a noun bobo means 'guy' or a young man ('fine bobo' = handsome guy). As a verb to bobo means to sweet-talk or deceive, especially in a romantic con…

Bobo 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone

Friend/guy (Friend/guy)

Bobo 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

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Beaucoup (A lot)