What does Zaouli mean?

Zaouli (Mask dance) For example: "Le masque danse zaouli! (The mask dances zaouli!)"

Where does the slang word Zaouli come from?

Zaouli is a slang term from Burkina Faso. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Burkina Faso and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Zaouli?

Zaouli can also mean: Danse Gouro masquée (Gouro masked dance); Danse masquée (Masked dance)

Zaouli

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 06, 2025 · 3 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Zaouli definition 1

Zaouli (Mask dance)

"Le masque danse zaouli! (The mask dances zaouli!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 06, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Zaouli definition 2

Danse Gouro masquée (Gouro masked dance)

"Le zaouli impressionne les touristes (Zaouli dance impresses tourists)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

DEFINITION 3

Zaouli definition 3

Danse masquée (Masked dance)

"Le zaouli impressionne (The zaouli impresses)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 3 community definitions
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

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