English meaning of the Dagbani word bam
bam
Noun- odour, natural odour of animals and people
- palm wine
bama
Noun- a sham excuse, improbable explanation
bam
Verb- 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