What does Bonhomme di bois mean?

Dimoun dibwa (Medicine man) For example: "Al vwar bonhomme di bois (Go see the medicine man)"

Where does the slang word Bonhomme di bois come from?

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

Bonhomme di bois

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Bonhomme di bois

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Dimoun dibwa (Medicine man)

"Al vwar bonhomme di bois (Go see the medicine man)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇨 About Seychelles Slang

Bonhomme di bois is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Seychelles. Seychelles slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1890 Seychelles slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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