Boli (To run - Dioula) For example: "A boli ka ta! (He ran away!)"

Where does the slang word Boli come from?

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

What are other meanings of Boli?

Boli can also mean: Boli (Power object)

Boli

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Boli definition 1

Boli (To run - Dioula)

"A boli ka ta! (He ran away!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Boli definition 2

Boli (Power object)

"Le boli protège! (The power object protects!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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🇧🇫 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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🌍 "Boli" Across Africa

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

Boli 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Roasted plantain (Roasted plantain)

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