Milaza / Say For example: "Qu'est-ce qu'il dit? (What is he saying?)"

Where does the slang word Dire come from?

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

Dire

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Dire definition 1

Milaza / Say

"Qu'est-ce qu'il dit? (What is he saying?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇬 Madagascar
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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