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You

🇲🇱 Mali Slang
Added Jul 17, 2025 · 2 definitions
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You definition 1

Second person

"You're amazing"
by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 02, 2025
DEFINITION 2

You definition 2

A policeman or cop (youth nickname, “you” from French *yougo* or *chai* possibly from saying “tchaï”).

"“Cache la marchandise, les **you** patrouillent ce soir.” (“Hide the goods, the **cops** are patrolling tonight.”)"
by KASINARY Admin Elder · Jul 17, 2025

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🇲🇱 Mali
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July 2025

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You 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha

Second person

"You're amazing"
You

Second person

"You're amazing"

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You 🌍 Gen Z/Gen Alpha

Second person
You

Second person

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