What does Njaboot gi (the family) mean?

The extended family For example: "Njaboot gi sangu na (The family has gathered)"

Where does the slang word Njaboot gi (the family) come from?

Njaboot gi (the family) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Njaboot gi (the family)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Njaboot gi (the family) definition 1

The extended family

"Njaboot gi sangu na (The family has gathered)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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