Where does the slang word Buk sabi → Book knowledge come from?

Buk sabi → Book knowledge is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Buk sabi → Book knowledge

Q: What does Buk sabi → Book knowledge mean?

Ɛdyukeshɔn → Education For example: "Buk sabi impɔtant bɔt kɔmɔn sɛns impɔtant pas → Book knowledge is important but common sense is more important"

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Buk sabi → Book knowledge

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Ɛdyukeshɔn → Education

"Buk sabi impɔtant bɔt kɔmɔn sɛns impɔtant pas → Book knowledge is important but common sense is more important"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Buk sabi → Book knowledge is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone 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 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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