What does Sagnsé mean?

Changer de style/look (To change style/look) For example: "Dafa sagnsé, amul ko moom (He changed his style, that's not like him)"

Where does the slang word Sagnsé come from?

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

Sagnsé

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sagnsé definition 1

Changer de style/look (To change style/look)

"Dafa sagnsé, amul ko moom (He changed his style, that's not like him)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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