What does Take away (jël dem) mean?

Food to go For example: "Take away nga bëgg? (You want take away?)"

Where does the slang word Take away (jël dem) come from?

Take away (jël dem) is a slang term from Gambia. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Gambia and across Africa.

Take away (jël dem)

🇬🇲 Gambia Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Take away (jël dem) definition 1

Food to go

"Take away nga bëgg? (You want take away?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇬🇲 Gambia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Take away 🇳🇦 Namibia

Food to go (Carry out)

"Getting take away tonight. (Getting food to go tonight.)"

Take away 🇰🇪 Kenya

Chakula cha kubeba (Take away)

"Nifungie take away (Pack for take away)"

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