What does Sense mean?

Intelligence (Sense/wisdom) For example: "Use yu sense. (Use your brain.)"

Where does the slang word Sense come from?

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

Sense

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Sense definition 1

Intelligence (Sense/wisdom)

"Use yu sense. (Use your brain.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Sierra Leone slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1301 Sierra Leone slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Sense" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

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