What does Jazz-maquis mean?

Bar avec musique live (Bar with live music) For example: "Le jazz-maquis est branché (The jazz bar is trendy)"

Where does the slang word Jazz-maquis come from?

Jazz-maquis is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Jazz-maquis

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Jazz-maquis definition 1

Bar avec musique live (Bar with live music)

"Le jazz-maquis est branché (The jazz bar is trendy)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Dumunikɛ ni minkɛyɔrɔ, siɲɛkɛyɔrɔ (Eating and drinking place, relaxing place)

"An ka tugu maquis la fo 2h. (We stayed at the bar until 2 AM.)"

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