Alaji

Meaning: 1. Person (Usually a man) with a big stomach 2. Rich person

Origin: Unknown

Use: 1. Papa Shriandula ni ki Alaji = Papa Shirandula is a rich 2. Buda Mose ni ki Alaji = Moses' dad is a rich man

Period: Late 2000

Synonyms: Unknown

Pronounciation: (Noun) [ A-la-jee ]

Relate: Don Sonko Mbotu Kwashiokor 1 pack One pack

Variations: Aladji

History: Derived from a popular Ivorian song - Aladji by Ramatoulaye. The song is about a very rich man. The word's first mean (1) depicts the association of a big stomach with wealth. Hence tying to the second meaning in (2)

Clarification: -,

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