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Means 'forget it', but in slang usage it's like telling someone to drop the matter or 'yeah right' sarcastically.

A fun Creole term for a pretty girl, kind of like 'cutie' or 'hottie.' Often used by boys among themselves when they spo…

Literally 'I very love (it),' used to mean 'I really like it' (using mari as 'very'). It's a direct, emphatic way to exp…

An informal 'go on, man!' or exclamation of disbelief (like 'get out!'). Creole speakers use 'Ale do!' to express amused…

Literally 'he sold his pig,' a colloquial expression meaning 'he broke into his savings (piggy bank)'. Used when someone…

A vulgar but common slang (from French couillon) meaning 'idiot' or 'dumbass'. It can be an insult or used playfully amo…

Literally 'put fun,' this means 'to have a blast / enjoy oneself'. Telling friends met nissa is like saying 'let's party…

Means 'to make a big fuss or act picky', literally to do katakata. It's used when someone is being overly formal or not …

(Lingala) The word for 'love' in Lingala, a language spoken in D.R. Congo. It's often hear…

Umgidi (traditional ceremony)

Shower yemwenga (bridal shower)

Pati yevakomana (bachelor party)

Nhaurirano dzeroora (lobola negotiations)