What does Yamayama mean?

Means disgusting or messy, possibly from 'yucky.' For example: "Don't eat with your hand like that, yamayama! (...that's gross!)"

Where does the slang word Yamayama come from?

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

Yamayama

🇱🇷 Liberia Slang

Added Aug 03, 2025 · 1 definition

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Yamayama definition 1

Means disgusting or messy, possibly from 'yucky.'

"Don't eat with your hand like that, yamayama! (...that's gross!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 03, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇱🇷 Liberia
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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Yamayama 🇳🇬 Nigeria

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Yamayama 🇳🇬 Nigeria

Disgusting or dirty (Filthy)

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