What does Zarma mean?

Zarma (Seriously/come on) For example: "Zarma, c'est pas vrai! (Come on, it's not true!)"

Where does the slang word Zarma come from?

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

Zarma

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Zarma (Seriously/come on)

"Zarma, c'est pas vrai! (Come on, it's not true!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇫 Burkina Faso
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

↻ Similar Words

Zarma 🇩🇿 Algeria

Means “as if” or “yeah right,” to express sarcasm or disbelief. Usage: He says he’s gonna study all night, zarma! We know he’ll be gaming.

Zarma 🇹🇬 Togo

Incroyable (Incredible)

"C'est zarma ce qui s'est passé! (What happened is incredible!)"

🇧🇫 About Burkina Faso Slang

Burkina Faso slang captures the everyday language, street expressions, and cultural vocabulary of its people.

KASINARY has 1733 Burkina Faso slang words collected from native speakers.

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🌍 "Zarma" Across Africa

This word is also used in 2 other countries, sometimes with a different meaning.

Zarma 🇩🇿 Algeria

Means “as if” or “yeah right,” to express sarcasm or disbelief. Usage: He says he’s gonna study all night, zarma! We know he’ll be gaming.

Zarma 🇹🇬 Togo

Incroyable (Incredible)

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