What does Paddle → Paddle festival mean?

Kanu fɛstival → Canoe festival For example: "Paddle de kam → Paddle festival is coming"

Where does the slang word Paddle → Paddle festival come from?

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

Paddle → Paddle festival

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Paddle → Paddle festival definition 1

Kanu fɛstival → Canoe festival

"Paddle de kam → Paddle festival is coming"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇱 Sierra Leone
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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