What does Wax-mama mean?

Vendeuse de pagnes (Fabric seller woman) For example: "La wax-mama a de beaux tissus (The fabric lady has beautiful cloths)"

Where does the slang word Wax-mama come from?

Wax-mama is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Wax-mama

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Vendeuse de pagnes (Fabric seller woman)

"La wax-mama a de beaux tissus (The fabric lady has beautiful cloths)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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