Vreman, anpil (Really, very) For example: "I mari bon! (It's really good!)"

Where does the slang word Mari come from?

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

Mari

🇸🇨 Seychelles Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mari definition 1

Vreman, anpil (Really, very)

"I mari bon! (It's really good!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇨 Seychelles
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Mari 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

Money

"Handina mari (I don't have money)"

Mari 🇲🇺 Mauritius

A hugely popular Creole intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It's placed before adjectives (from French marier – to marry, but doesn't mean that in Creole). For example mari bon = 'so good,' mar…

"Manzé-la mari bon sa! (This food is so good!)"

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🌍 "Mari" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Mari 🇿🇼 Zimbabwe

A hugely popular Creole intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It's placed before adjectives (from French marier – to marry, but doesn't mean that…

Mari 🇲🇺 Mauritius

A hugely popular Creole intensifier meaning 'very' or 'extremely'. It's placed before adjectives (from French marier – to marry, but doesn't mean that…