What does Yéné mean?

Ignorer/snober (To ignore/snub) For example: "Dama ko yéné ba mu dem (I ignored him until he left)"

Where does the slang word Yéné come from?

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

Yéné

🇸🇳 Senegal Slang

Added April 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Yéné

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Ignorer/snober (To ignore/snub)

"Dama ko yéné ba mu dem (I ignored him until he left)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · April 06, 2026

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🇸🇳 About Senegal Slang

Yéné is part of the everyday slang vocabulary used in Senegal. Senegal slang blends local languages, colonial influences, and street culture into a unique and expressive way of speaking that reflects the country's identity and history. Kasinary features 141 Senegal slang words and phrases collected from native speakers across the country.

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