What does Bourge mean?

Bourge (Rich person - slang) For example: "Les bourges du quartier chic! (The rich from the fancy neighborhood!)"

Where does the slang word Bourge come from?

Bourge 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 Bourge?

Bourge can also mean: Bourgeois prétentieux (Pretentious bourgeois)

Bourge

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Bourge definition 1

Bourge (Rich person - slang)

"Les bourges du quartier chic! (The rich from the fancy neighborhood!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Bourge definition 2

Bourgeois prétentieux (Pretentious bourgeois)

"Il fait trop son bourge! (He acts too bourgeois!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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