What does Shem fes → Shame face mean?

Shy → Shy For example: "I shem fes wen dɛn tɔk → He was shy when they talked"

Where does the slang word Shem fes → Shame face come from?

Shem fes → Shame face is a slang term from Sierra Leone. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone and across Africa.

Shem fes → Shame face

🇸🇱 Sierra Leone Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Shem fes → Shame face

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Shy → Shy

"I shem fes wen dɛn tɔk → He was shy when they talked"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇱 About Sierra Leone Slang

Shem fes → Shame face is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Sierra Leone. Sierra Leone slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 1301 Sierra Leone slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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