What does Jam tan mean?

Paix seulement (Peace only, greeting) For example: "Jam tan, no mbad-daa? (Peace, how are you?)"

Where does the slang word Jam tan come from?

Jam tan is a slang term from Mauritania. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Mauritania and across Africa.

Jam tan

🇲🇷 Mauritania Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Jam tan definition 1

Paix seulement (Peace only, greeting)

"Jam tan, no mbad-daa? (Peace, how are you?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇷 Mauritania
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Jam tan 🇬🇲 Gambia

Jam tan (Peace only - greeting response)

"On jarama? Jam tan! (How are you? Peace only!)"

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Jam tan 🇬🇲 Gambia

Jam tan (Peace only - greeting response)

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