Yes (Wolof word commonly used) (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese) For example: "Tu viens ce soir? - Waaw, j arrive vers 20h"

Where does the slang word Waaw come from?

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

Waaw

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added Jul 16, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yes (Wolof word commonly used) (Origin: Wolof/Senegalese)

"Tu viens ce soir? - Waaw, j arrive vers 20h"

by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 16, 2025

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Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: July 2025

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Waaw 🇸🇩 Sudan

Waw (From Wau)

"Waaw fi bahr ghazal (Wau in Bahr el Ghazal)"

Walaw 🇪🇬 Egypt

An exclamation meaning “No way!” or “Don’t mention it,” depending on context.

"A: “Thank you so much!” B: “Walaw, it’s the least I could do.”"

🇸🇳 About Senegal Slang

Senegalese slang is built on Wolof, the lingua franca spoken by 80% of the population, blended with French to create a rich urban vocabulary in Dakar.

KASINARY has 141 Senegal slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Waaw" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Waaw 🇸🇩 Sudan

Waw (From Wau)

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