Anyway or to emphasize a point (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese) For example: "Il pleut, nag, on fera la fête quand même"

Where does the slang word Nag come from?

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

Nag

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 1 definition

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Nag definition 1

Anyway or to emphasize a point (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)

"Il pleut, nag, on fera la fête quand même"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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Senegalese slang is built on Wolof, the lingua franca spoken by 80% of the population, blended with French to create a rich urban vocabulary in Dakar.

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