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 Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Yéné definition 1

Ignorer/snober (To ignore/snub)

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

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇸🇳 Senegal
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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