What does Maïs mean?

Maïs (Corn) For example: "Les épis de maïs grillés! (Grilled corn cobs!)"

Where does the slang word Maïs come from?

Maïs 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 Maïs?

Maïs can also mean: Mais (But); Céréale (Corn)

Maïs

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Maïs definition 1

Maïs (Corn)

"Les épis de maïs grillés! (Grilled corn cobs!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Maïs definition 2

Mais (But)

"Mais c'est pas grave (But it's not serious)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Maïs definition 3

Céréale (Corn)

"Le maïs grille. (The corn is roasting.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Mais 🇳🇪 Niger

Masara (Corn)

"Mais na gasashe (Roasted corn)"

maUS 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

MaUS (US dollars)

"Ndipe maUS maviri (Give me two US dollars)"

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Mais 🇳🇪 Niger

Masara (Corn)

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