What does Stylo mean?

Sɛbɛnnikɛlan, sɛbɛlifɛn (Pen, writing tool) For example: "Di stylo dɔ n ma, ne ta banna. (Give me a pen, mine is finished.)"

Where does the slang word Stylo come from?

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

Stylo

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Stylo definition 1

Sɛbɛnnikɛlan, sɛbɛlifɛn (Pen, writing tool)

"Di stylo dɔ n ma, ne ta banna. (Give me a pen, mine is finished.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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