What does Fashionista mean?

Fashionista (Fashion lover) For example: "C'est une fashionista! (She's a fashionista!)"

Where does the slang word Fashionista come from?

Fashionista is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

Fashionista

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 1 definition

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Fashionista (Fashion lover)

"C'est une fashionista! (She's a fashionista!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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