Ratsy tarehy / Ugly For example: "Ce n'est pas laid (It's not ugly)"

Where does the slang word Laid come from?

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

Laid

🇲🇬 Madagascar Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Laid definition 1

Ratsy tarehy / Ugly

"Ce n'est pas laid (It's not ugly)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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