What does Zemidjan mean?

Zemidjan (Motorcycle taxi) For example: "Appelle un zemidjan! (Call a motorcycle taxi!)"

Where does the slang word Zemidjan come from?

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

Zemidjan

🇧🇫 Burkina Faso Slang

Added Aug 12, 2025 · 1 definition

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Zemidjan definition 1

Zemidjan (Motorcycle taxi)

"Appelle un zemidjan! (Call a motorcycle taxi!)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 12, 2025

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Zemidjan 🇹🇬 Togo

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Mijann 🇸🇩 Sudan

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🇧🇫 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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🌍 "Zemidjan" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Zemidjan 🇹🇬 Togo

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