What does Waati tɛ mean?

Joona, sisan yɛrɛ (No time, right now) For example: "Waati tɛ, an ka taa sisan! (No time, let's go now!)"

Where does the slang word Waati tɛ come from?

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

Waati tɛ

🇲🇱 Mali Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Waati tɛ definition 1

Joona, sisan yɛrɛ (No time, right now)

"Waati tɛ, an ka taa sisan! (No time, let's go now!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇲🇱 Mali
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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