What does Akpan mean?

Yaourt de maïs fermenté (Fermented corn yogurt) For example: "L'akpan est aigre-doux (Le yaourt est aigre-doux/The yogurt is sweet and sour)"

Where does the slang word Akpan come from?

Akpan is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

Akpan

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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Akpan definition 1

Yaourt de maïs fermenté (Fermented corn yogurt)

"L'akpan est aigre-doux (Le yaourt est aigre-doux/The yogurt is sweet and sour)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇧🇯 Benin
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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