Perte d'argent (Money loss) For example: "Gabu la ve nam ŋutɔ. (Money loss hurt me.)"

Where does the slang word Gabu come from?

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

Gabu

🇹🇬 Togo Slang

Added Aug 21, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gabu — definition 1

Perte d'argent (Money loss)

"Gabu la ve nam ŋutɔ. (Money loss hurt me.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 21, 2025

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