What does Caïman mean?

Escroc, arnaqueur (Scammer, con artist) For example: "Fais attention, c'est un caïman (Be careful, he's a scammer)"

Where does the slang word Caïman come from?

Caïman is a slang term from Côte d'Ivoire. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Côte d'Ivoire and across Africa.

Caïman

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Caïman definition 1

Escroc, arnaqueur (Scammer, con artist)

"Fais attention, c'est un caïman (Be careful, he's a scammer)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: April 2026

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Caïman 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire

Escroc, arnaqueur (Scammer, con artist)

"Fais attention, c'est un caïman (Be careful, he's a scammer)"

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Ivorian slang centres on Nouchi, a colourful urban creole born in Abidjan that blends French with Dioula, Bété, and other local languages into one of West Africa's most distinctive street dialects.

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