What does Caman-caman mean?

Doucement (Slowly, gently) For example: "Roule caman-caman, la route est mauvaise (Drive slowly, the road is bad)"

Where does the slang word Caman-caman come from?

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

Caman-caman

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Aug 10, 2025 · 1 definition

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Caman-caman definition 1

Doucement (Slowly, gently)

"Roule caman-caman, la route est mauvaise (Drive slowly, the road is bad)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire
Definitions: 1 community definition
Added: August 2025

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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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