What does Fitini mean?

Dɔgɔman, misɛnnin (Small one, tiny) For example: "Den fitini bɛ sunɔgɔ. (The small child is sleeping.)"

Where does the slang word Fitini come from?

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

Fitini

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Fitini definition 1

Dɔgɔman, misɛnnin (Small one, tiny)

"Den fitini bɛ sunɔgɔ. (The small child is sleeping.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Fitini 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

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