The term 'boui-boui', pronounced roughly as bwee-bwee, refers to a casual and affordable type of restaurant or café frequented for quick meals. Its origins trace back to the 19th century and can mean different things, including a low-cost puppet theatre or a cabaret. Although it once carried negative connotations, the term has evolved, and there are several theories about its etymology, connecting it to various slang meanings. Today, a boui-boui is embraced as a cozy, unpretentious dining option, reflecting a casual vibe favored by many diners.
A boui-boui is a type of restaurant or café you might pop into last-minute, akin to a ‘hole in the wall’ or ‘dive’ spot.
Historically, a boui-boui could describe low-class establishments, including puppet theaters and cabarets, sometimes linked to sexually permissive behavior.
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