Where does the slang word Faar come from?

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

Faar

Q: What does Faar mean?

To drop or fail (like a class or exam), used by students. For example: "“J’ai **faar** en maths au dernier semestre, je dois repasser l’examen.” (“I **flunked** math last semester, I have to retake the exam.”)"

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 17, 2025 · 1 definition

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Faar definition 1

To drop or fail (like a class or exam), used by students.

"“J’ai **faar** en maths au dernier semestre, je dois repasser l’examen.” (“I **flunked** math last semester, I have to retake the exam.”)"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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🇸🇳 About Senegal Slang

Senegalese slang is built on Wolof, the lingua franca spoken by 80% of the population, blended with French to create a rich urban vocabulary in Dakar.

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