What does Janjoo mean?

A janjoo le (It's scattered) For example: "Kuu bee janjoo (Everything is scattered)"

Where does the slang word Janjoo come from?

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

Janjoo

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Janjoo definition 1

A janjoo le (It's scattered)

"Kuu bee janjoo (Everything is scattered)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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