What does Chaud patate mean?

Hot potato/tough situation (French slang) For example: "C'est chaud patate ici (It's a tough situation here)"

Where does the slang word Chaud patate come from?

Chaud patate is a slang term from Djibouti. It is part of the rich slang vocabulary used in Djibouti and across Africa.

What are other meanings of Chaud patate?

Chaud patate can also mean: Situation difficile, compliquée (Hot potato, difficult situation)

Chaud patate

🇩🇯 Djibouti Slang

Added Aug 09, 2025 · 2 definitions

TOP DEFINITION

Chaud patate definition 1

Hot potato/tough situation (French slang)

"C'est chaud patate ici (It's a tough situation here)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 09, 2025

DEFINITION 2

Chaud patate definition 2

Situation difficile, compliquée (Hot potato, difficult situation)

"Le marché c'est chaud patate (The market is a hot potato)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Aug 10, 2025

Word Details

Country: 🇩🇯 Djibouti
Definitions: 2 community definitions
Added: August 2025

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