What does Mortar mean?

Pounding tool (Mortar and pestle) For example: "Pound am na mortar. (Pound it in the mortar.)"

Where does the slang word Mortar come from?

Mortar is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Mortar

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Mortar

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Pounding tool (Mortar and pestle)

"Pound am na mortar. (Pound it in the mortar.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Mortar is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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