What does Ferm ou labous mean?

Fermen ou labous (Shut your mouth) For example: "Ferm ou labous si ou pa konn (Shut your mouth if you don't know)"

Where does the slang word Ferm ou labous come from?

Ferm ou labous is a slang term from Seychelles. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Seychelles and across Africa.

Ferm ou labous

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Ferm ou labous

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Fermen ou labous (Shut your mouth)

"Ferm ou labous si ou pa konn (Shut your mouth if you don't know)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇨 About Seychelles Slang

Ferm ou labous is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Seychelles. Seychelles slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1890 Seychelles slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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