What does Kunkolon mean?

Kun jɔlen, surun (Head up, pride) For example: "A bɛ taama ni kunkolon ye. (He walks with his head high.)"

Where does the slang word Kunkolon come from?

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

Kunkolon

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Kunkolon definition 1

Kun jɔlen, surun (Head up, pride)

"A bɛ taama ni kunkolon ye. (He walks with his head high.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

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Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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