What does Tabaski mean?

Seliba, saga tigɛ seli (Big holiday, sheep sacrifice holiday) For example: "Tabaski la, saga bɛ tigɛ ka dumunikɛ. (During Tabaski, sheep are slaughtered and eaten.)"

Where does the slang word Tabaski come from?

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

Tabaski

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Tabaski definition 1

Seliba, saga tigɛ seli (Big holiday, sheep sacrifice holiday)

"Tabaski la, saga bɛ tigɛ ka dumunikɛ. (During Tabaski, sheep are slaughtered and eaten.)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

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