What does Maquis mean?

Dumunikɛ ni minkɛyɔrɔ, siɲɛkɛyɔrɔ (Eating and drinking place, relaxing place) For example: "An ka tugu maquis la fo 2h. (We stayed at the bar until 2 AM.)"

Where does the slang word Maquis come from?

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

Maquis

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Maquis definition 1

Dumunikɛ ni minkɛyɔrɔ, siɲɛkɛyɔrɔ (Eating and drinking place, relaxing place)

"An ka tugu maquis la fo 2h. (We stayed at the bar until 2 AM.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

↻ Similar Words

Maquis 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Maquis (Local bar/restaurant)

"On se retrouve au maquis! (Let's meet at the local bar!)"

Maquis 🇹🇬 Togo

Bar local (Local bar)

"On va au maquis ce soir. (We're going to the local bar tonight.)"

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🌍 "Maquis" Across Africa

This word is also used in 3 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Maquis 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso

Maquis (Local bar/restaurant)

Maquis 🇹🇬 Togo

Bar local (Local bar)

Maquis 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

Restaurant local, bar (Local restaurant, bar)

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