Tall (used instead of grand) (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese) For example: "Ce basketteur est trop long - plus de deux mètres!"

Where does the slang word Long come from?

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

What are other meanings of Long?

Long can also mean: Tall. Used instead of French grand to describe a tall person.; Tall. Used instead of French 'grand' to describe a tall person

Long

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Long definition 1

Tall (used instead of grand) (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)

"Ce basketteur est trop long - plus de deux mètres!"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Long definition 2

Tall. Used instead of French grand to describe a tall person.

"Ce basketteur est trop long – plus de deux mètres! (That basketball player is so tall – over two meters!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Jul 27, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Long definition 3

Tall. Used instead of French 'grand' to describe a tall person

"Ce basketteur est trop long – plus de deux mètres! (That basketball player is so tall – over two meters!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: July 2025

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