What does Chéri mean?

N kaanu, n kɔnɔntɔ (My love, my dear) For example: "Chéri, i nana joona bi! (Dear, you came early today!)"

Where does the slang word Chéri come from?

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

Chéri

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chéri definition 1

N kaanu, n kɔnɔntɔ (My love, my dear)

"Chéri, i nana joona bi! (Dear, you came early today!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Chéri 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Chéri (Darling male)

"Chéri 7bibi (My darling)"

Chéri 🇳🇪 Niger

Masoyina (My love)

"Chéri ya dawo (My love has returned)"

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🌍 "Chéri" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Chéri 🇹🇳 Tunisia

Chéri (Darling male)

Chéri 🇳🇪 Niger

Masoyina (My love)

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