Kɔrɔ (Older sibling - Dioula) For example: "N kɔrɔ bè baara la! (My older sibling is at work!)"

Where does the slang word Koro come from?

Koro is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Koro?

Koro can also mean: Koro (Big brother); Kôrô (Big brother)

Koro

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added August 06, 2025 · 5 definitions

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Kɔrɔ (Older sibling - Dioula)

"N kɔrɔ bè baara la! (My older sibling is at work!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Koro — definition 2

Koro (Big brother)

"Mon koro m'a conseillé! (My big brother advised me!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Koro — definition 3

Kôrô (Big brother)

"Kôrô, aide-moi! (Big brother, help me!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 06, 2025

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Koro — definition 4

Grand frère en Dioula (Big brother in Dioula)

"Mon kôrô m'a donné l'argent pour l'école (My big brother gave me money for school)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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Koro — definition 5

Corruption (Corruption)

"Le kôrô est partout (Corruption is everywhere)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · August 10, 2025

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🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Koro is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso. Burkina Faso slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1733 Burkina Faso slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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