What does Jamfa mean?

N jamfa le (I'm sorry) For example: "Jamfa, n maŋ a loŋ (Sorry, I didn't know)"

Where does the slang word Jamfa come from?

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

Jamfa

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jamfa definition 1

N jamfa le (I'm sorry)

"Jamfa, n maŋ a loŋ (Sorry, I didn't know)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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