What does Gombo mean?

Gombo (Okra) For example: "La sauce gombo! (Okra sauce!)"

Where does the slang word Gombo come from?

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

Gombo

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Gombo (Okra)

"La sauce gombo! (Okra sauce!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

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🌍 "Gombo" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

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