What does Promise mean?

Layidu, ka kuma di (Promise, to give word) For example: "I ye promise min kɛ, i k'o kɛ! (Keep the promise you made!)"

Where does the slang word Promise come from?

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

Promise

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Layidu, ka kuma di (Promise, to give word)

"I ye promise min kɛ, i k'o kɛ! (Keep the promise you made!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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