What does Chawarma mean?

Sandwich libanais populaire (Popular Lebanese sandwich) For example: "On mange chawarma ce soir? (Are we eating shawarma tonight?)"

Where does the slang word Chawarma come from?

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

Chawarma

🇨🇮 Côte d'Ivoire Slang

Added Apr 06, 2026 · 1 definition

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Chawarma definition 1

Sandwich libanais populaire (Popular Lebanese sandwich)

"On mange chawarma ce soir? (Are we eating shawarma tonight?)"

by Khulekani Dladla Elder · Apr 06, 2026

Word Details

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

↻ Similar Words

Chawarma 🇩🇿 Algeria

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🇨🇮 About Côte d'Ivoire Slang

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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🌍 "Chawarma" Across Africa

This word is also used in 1 other country, sometimes with a different meaning.

Chawarma 🇩🇿 Algeria

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