What does Mag ñi (the elders) mean?

The elderly For example: "Mag ñi wax nañu (The elders have spoken)"

Where does the slang word Mag ñi (the elders) come from?

Mag ñi (the elders) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Mag ñi (the elders)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Mag ñi (the elders) definition 1

The elderly

"Mag ñi wax nañu (The elders have spoken)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

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

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