What does Genre mean?

Genre (Like/kind of) For example: "Genre, c'est compliqué (Like, it's complicated)"

Where does the slang word Genre come from?

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

What are other meanings of Genre?

Genre can also mean: Like/sort of (French); Comme, style (Like, kind of)

Genre

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Genre definition 1

Genre (Like/kind of)

"Genre, c'est compliqué (Like, it's complicated)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Genre definition 2

Like/sort of (French)

"C'est genre bizarre (It's like weird)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Genre definition 3

Comme, style (Like, kind of)

"Genre tu savais pas? (Like you didn't know?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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Genre 🇹🇬 Togo

Comme (Like)

"Genre, tu es sérieux? (Like, are you serious?)"

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🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Genre 🇹🇬 Togo

Comme (Like)

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