Jaff (Drought) For example: "Al jaff shadid (The drought is severe)"

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

Jaff

🇸🇩 Sudan Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Jaff (Drought)

"Al jaff shadid (The drought is severe)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇩 Sudan
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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