What does C'est la pagaille mean?

C'est le désordre (It's chaos) For example: "C'est la pagaille ici (C'est le désordre ici/It's chaos here)"

Where does the slang word C'est la pagaille come from?

C'est la pagaille is a slang term from Benin. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Benin and across Africa.

C'est la pagaille

🇧🇯 Benin Slang

Added Aug 05, 2025 · 1 definition

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C'est le désordre (It's chaos)

"C'est la pagaille ici (C'est le désordre ici/It's chaos here)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 05, 2025

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

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