Djo
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
Added July 17, 2025
TOP DEFINITION
Borrowed from Ivorian slang (with roots in Mandé languages), un djo means a cool guy, player, or dude. In Bamako you might hear 'mon djo' to mean 'my guy/bro.' It implies youthful swagger.
"Check ko djo wulu ba! (Check out that cool dude over there!)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 03, 2025
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Means “guy” or “dude.” Widely used to refer to a male person in a story.
"Omoni djo wana na lunette? (See that dude with glasses over there?)"
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KASINARY Admin
July 17, 2025
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Pronounced like 'jo,' a filler at sentence ends used in Niamey much like Nigerians use 'o.' It adds emphasis or a pleading tone
"Laisse-moi conduire, djö. (Let me drive, please.)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 03, 2025
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Mec/gars (Dude/guy)
"Djo, viens voir (Mec, viens voir/Dude, come see)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 05, 2025
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Djo (Guy - young man)
"Djo wa ti moto (Guy came with motorcycle)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 06, 2025
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Djo (Friend/mate)
"Mon djo, on fait comment? (My friend, what do we do?)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 07, 2025
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Pote/ami (Pal/friend)
"Djo na mbi, aide mbi (My friend, help me)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 08, 2025
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Gars, mec, frère (Guy, dude, bro)
"Djo, on se voit ce soir au terrain? (Bro, see you tonight at the field?)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 10, 2025
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Terinya cogoya min ka di, i n'a fɔ frère walima sœur (A cool way to say friend, like bro or sis)
"Eh djo, e taa min? An ka taa ATBougou yan sɔɔni. (Hey bro, where are you going? Let's go to ATBougou tonight.)"
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Khulekani Dladla
August 10, 2025
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