English meaning of the Dagbani word bam

bam

Noun
  1. odour, natural odour of animals and people
    • palm wine

      bam

      Verb
      1. to sing to drum accompaniment, praise-sing (sing praises of patrons in return for (expected) gifts or favours)
        • to act in such manner as to invoke pity, moan, groan
          • to make a sham excuse
            • to try to do something when you feel weak