keum
guy / dude / bloke
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/køm/
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Cultural Note
Verlan of 'mec' (guy) — mec → ce-mé → keum. The masculine counterpart to 'meuf.' While 'mec' is casual-but-acceptable, 'keum' signals you're deep in the slang zone. Popular in rap lyrics and banlieue culture. If someone calls you 'un bon keum,' take the compliment — it means you're a solid dude.
📝 Example Sentences
C'est qui ce keum ? Je l'ai jamais vu ici.
Who's that dude? I've never seen him here.
Elle sort avec un keum trop stylé.
She's dating a really stylish guy.